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Focaccia vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Focaccia and Puff pastry

  • Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Puff pastry has more Selenium, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Puff pastry is 23% higher.
  • Puff pastry is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 +250%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Folate +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Folate +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +520.4%
Contains more Other +61%
Contains more Fats +388%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +520.4%
Contains more Other +61%
Contains more Fats +388%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.2%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 8.77g 7.4g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 35.82g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 249kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 1.75g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 10mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 2.6mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 60mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 62mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 1.33mg 0.54mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.364mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 15.9µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.55mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.323mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.258mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.019mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 55µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.877g 5.502g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Focaccia Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.625g)
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 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 ($)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.