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Focaccia vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between focaccia and carrot cake

  • Focaccia has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, carrot cake is higher in vitamin A, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese.
  • Carrot cake covers your daily vitamin A needs 39% more than focaccia.
  • Carrot cake contains 7 times less zinc than focaccia. Focaccia contains 1.33mg of zinc, while carrot cake contains 0.2mg.
  • The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +75.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +565%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.1%
~equal in Sodium ~567mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.9µg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72%
Contains more WaterWater +1175.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Carrot cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.702g 18%
Folate 138µg 67µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.265mg 17%
Iron 3.16mg 1.8mg 17%
Phosphorus 128mg 247mg 17%
Carbs 35.82g 79.2g 14%
Calcium 35mg 172mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg 11%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.17mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.205mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Calories 249kcal 415kcal 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.528mg 7%
Protein 8.77g 5.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.294mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.05mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 4.036g 4%
Fats 7.89g 9.8g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.877g 1.472g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.079mg 3%
Potassium 114mg 169mg 2%
Selenium 15.9µg 14.9µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 79.2g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Sodium 561mg 567mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0%
Leucine 0.336mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0%
Valine 0.212mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Carrot cake
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
36%
Focaccia
21%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 minerals?
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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.