Focaccia vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Focaccia and French bread
- Focaccia has more Vitamin E, while French bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
- French bread covers your daily need of Selenium 25% more than Focaccia.
- Focaccia contains 7 times more Vitamin E than French bread. While Focaccia contains 1.42mg of Vitamin E, French bread contains only 0.19mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Focaccia is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).
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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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +647.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +503.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1368.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 249kcal | 319kcal |
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| Protein | 8.77g | 13g |
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| Fats | 7.89g | 2.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.02g | 58.83g |
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| Carbs | 35.82g | 61.93g |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 114mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.87mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 561mg | 720mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.573mg |
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| Selenium | 15.9µg | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 5.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 2.9mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.877g | 0.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.67g | 0.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 0.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.