Focaccia vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between focaccia and irish soda bread
- Irish soda bread has less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 138µg | 47µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.298mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 1.999g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 2.405mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.57mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 56g | 7% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 398mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 35mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 266mg | 4% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 5g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 6.6g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 1.478g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.269mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 1.111g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 53.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 ($)
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.