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Focaccia vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Crouton

  • Focaccia has more Vitamin B6, however, Crouton is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Crouton covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Focaccia.
  • Crouton contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton contains 0.026mg.
  • Focaccia has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Croutons, 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 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.8%
~equal in Potassium ~124mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~132µg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +734.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Crouton Opinion
Calories 249kcal 407kcal Crouton
Protein 8.77g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 7.89g 6.6g Focaccia
Net carbs 34.02g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 35.82g 73.5g Crouton
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Crouton
Calcium 35mg 76mg Crouton
Potassium 114mg 124mg Crouton
Iron 3.16mg 4.08mg Crouton
Sugar 1.75g Crouton
Fiber 1.8g 5.1g Crouton
Copper 0.091mg 0.163mg Crouton
Zinc 1.33mg 0.89mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 115mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 698mg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 15.9µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.272mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.429mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.026mg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 132µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 1.51g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 3.059g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.273g Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.