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Bread sticks vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bread sticks and Focaccia

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate in Bread sticks are higher than in Focaccia.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Focaccia.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Copper than Focaccia. While Bread sticks contain 0.188mg of Copper, Focaccia contains only 0.091mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Focaccia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread sticks, plain and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
~equal in Potassium ~114mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91%
Contains more OtherOther +148.4%
Contains more WaterWater +652.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Focaccia Opinion
Calories 412kcal 249kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 8.77g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 7.89g Bread sticks
Net carbs 65.4g 34.02g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 35.82g Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 20mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 35mg Focaccia
Potassium 124mg 114mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 3.16mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 1.75g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 1.8g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.091mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 121mg 128mg Focaccia
Sodium 713mg 561mg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.01mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.557mg 0.364mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 15.9µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.47mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.301mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 3.67mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 162µg 138µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 2.9mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 0.994g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Focaccia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bread sticks
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.