Focaccia vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between focaccia and muffin?
- Focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet muffin is higher in vitamin K and choline.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 28% more.
- Focaccia has 3 times more folate than muffin. While focaccia has 138µg of folate, muffin has only 48µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in focaccia is lower.
We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +259.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +179.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +587.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3089.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +715.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 8.103g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 39.2µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.168mg | 25% |
| Folate | 138µg | 48µg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.3mg | 23% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 92.5mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 1.418mg | 14% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 16.07g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 336mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 2.844g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 4.49g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 53g | 6% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 375kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.449mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 4.822g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 1.63mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 114mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.967g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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