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Focaccia vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Focaccia and Cheese sandwich?

  • Focaccia is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Cheese sandwich is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 36% higher.
  • Focaccia has 2 times more Folate than Cheese sandwich. Focaccia has 138µg of Folate, while Cheese sandwich has 64µg.
  • Focaccia contains less Sodium.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this comparison.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +482.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.8%

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% 0.12% 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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.622mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1334.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.5%
Contains more OtherOther +136%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +822.1%

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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 249kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 8.77g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 7.89g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 34.02g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 35.82g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 35mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 114mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 3.16mg 2.62mg Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.8g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.091mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 1.33mg 0.87mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 561mg 839mg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 15.9µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.358mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 3.185mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.622mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 64µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 4.129g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.252g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.