Focaccia vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between focaccia and meatball
- Focaccia has more selenium, folate, iron, and vitamin B3; however, meatball is higher in copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, choline, and fiber.
- Meatball covers your daily copper needs 68% more than focaccia.
- Meatball contains 20 times less selenium than focaccia. Focaccia contains 15.9µg of selenium, while meatball contains 0.8µg.
- The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1887.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2948.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +347.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.706mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.938mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 344mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 0.8µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 4.666g | 24% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 21g | 24% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 88.4mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 138µg | 78µg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.16mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.6g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 2.188g | 9% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 2.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 197kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 1.425g | 2% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 1.73mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Sodium | 561mg | 550mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
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 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.
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.