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Focaccia vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Focaccia and Potato salad?

  • Focaccia is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% more.
  • Focaccia has 20 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Focaccia has 138µg of Folate, Potato salad has only 7µg.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +386.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +329%
Contains more Manganese +260.4%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Equal in Sodium - 529
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Iron +386.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.2%
Contains more Zinc +329%
Contains more Manganese +260.4%
Contains more Selenium +287.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains more Copper +29.7%
Equal in Sodium - 529

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +1871.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.2%
Contains more Carbs +220.7%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 8.2
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +227.2%
Contains more Carbs +220.7%
Contains more Water +65.5%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Fats - 8.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 9.87g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 2.68g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 35.82g 11.17g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 143kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g Potato salad
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 19mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 0.65mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 52mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 561mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.33mg 0.31mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.364mg 0.101mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 4.1µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.077mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.06mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.89mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.534mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 138µg 7µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 1.429g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 2.48g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Focaccia
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.