Focaccia vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between focaccia and fruitcake
- The amount of vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5 in focaccia is higher than in fruitcake.
- Focaccia covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 35% more than fruitcake.
- Focaccia contains 8 times more selenium than fruitcake. While focaccia contains 15.9µg of selenium, fruitcake contains only 2µg.
- The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +392.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +695% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
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 EVitamin E | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +364% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +280% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +206.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.05mg | 35% |
| Folate | 138µg | 20µg | 30% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 2µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 101mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 0.791mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.099mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 3.323g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.07mg | 14% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 2.9g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 52mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.27mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 61.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.226mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 4.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 1.5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 9.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 1.048g | 1% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 35mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)