Focaccia vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between focaccia and oatmeal?
- Focaccia is richer in folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- Focaccia has 20 times more vitamin E than oatmeal. Focaccia has 1.42mg of vitamin E, while oatmeal has 0.07mg.
- Oatmeal contains less sodium.
- Focaccia has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
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 | +1928.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1325% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +270% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +480.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1350.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 5.96mg | 35% |
| Folate | 138µg | 44µg | 24% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 49mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 5µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.29mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 0.391g | 13% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 2.37g | 13% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 1.36g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 68kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 11.67g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.558mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.317mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.215mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 0.426g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 3.025mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 0.226g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 4.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
36%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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.