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Pumpernickel bread vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpernickel bread and Focaccia?

  • Pumpernickel bread is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Focaccia is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% more.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 4 times more Fiber than Focaccia. While Pumpernickel bread has 6.5g of Fiber, Focaccia has only 1.8g.

We used Bread, pumpernickel and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +258.5%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Equal in Sodium - 561
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 108% 39% 77% 19% 78% 41% 96% 171% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Calcium +94.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +258.5%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Equal in Sodium - 561

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +612.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 82% 71% 58% 25% 30% 70% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Folate +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +612.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Other +73.9%
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.4%
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.237 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpernickel bread Focaccia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 41g 34.02g Pumpernickel bread
Protein 8.7g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 3.1g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 47.5g 35.82g Pumpernickel bread
Calories 250kcal 249kcal Pumpernickel bread
Sugar 0.53g 1.75g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 1.8g Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 35mg Pumpernickel bread
Iron 2.87mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 54mg 20mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 128mg Pumpernickel bread
Potassium 208mg 114mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 561mg Focaccia
Zinc 1.48mg 1.33mg Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.091mg Pumpernickel bread
Manganese 1.305mg 0.364mg Pumpernickel bread
Selenium 24.5µg 15.9µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.301mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.113mg Pumpernickel bread
Folate 93µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 0.8µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 0.877g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 0.994g Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread Focaccia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pumpernickel bread
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.