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Focaccia vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Focaccia and Irish soda bread

  • Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Iron, however, Irish soda bread is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Focaccia covers your daily Folate needs 23% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Focaccia. Focaccia contains 0.645mg of Vitamin B5, while Irish soda bread contains 0.25mg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more IronIron +17.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.355mg
~equal in Selenium ~16µg

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more FatsFats +57.8%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 249kcal 290kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 8.77g 6.6g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 5g Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 34.02g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 35.82g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 35mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 114mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 3.16mg 2.69mg Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Irish soda bread
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.091mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 1.33mg 0.57mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 2IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.355mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.298mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.269mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.405mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.25mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.083mg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 47µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 1.111g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 1.999g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.