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Focaccia vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Focaccia and Graham cracker?

  • Focaccia is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, yet Graham cracker is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 28% higher.
  • Focaccia has 3 times more Selenium than Graham cracker. Focaccia has 15.9µg of Selenium, while Graham cracker has 6.3µg.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.9%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.51mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1254.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.8%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

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% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 249kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 8.77g 6.69g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 34.02g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 35.82g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 35mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 114mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.16mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 1.75g 24.85g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.091mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.33mg 0.96mg Focaccia
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 128mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 561mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.364mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 15.9µg 6.3µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.265mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 5.7µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 138µg 91µg Focaccia
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 0.877g 1.633g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 2.509g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 5.388g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.