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Focaccia vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between focaccia and cheese crackers?

  • Cheese crackers are richer than focaccia in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% more.
  • The amount of sodium in focaccia is lower.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +54.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.4%

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 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +1193.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +188.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.9%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +915.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.744g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 10.09g 61%
Fats 7.89g 22.74g 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Iron 3.16mg 4.88mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.877g 5.288g 20%
Sodium 561mg 973mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 6.113mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Calories 249kcal 489kcal 12%
Calcium 35mg 136mg 10%
Phosphorus 128mg 200mg 10%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.562mg 9%
Carbs 35.82g 59.42g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.562mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 2.19mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.17mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.125mg 4%
Protein 8.77g 10.93g 4%
Folate 138µg 152µg 4%
Selenium 15.9µg 13.5µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.338mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 9.4µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.472mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g 2%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.19mg 1%
Potassium 114mg 156mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 8.7mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.75g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.542g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 5.744g 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.