Focaccia vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are focaccia and ricotta different?
- Focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for focaccia is 38% higher.
- Focaccia contains 61 times more manganese than ricotta. While focaccia contains 0.364mg of manganese, ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than focaccia (63).
Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used 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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +731.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +491.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
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 | +1190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3515.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3428.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +418.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +503.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1078.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.013mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 0.38mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 8.295g | 34% |
| Folate | 138µg | 12µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 0.104mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 84mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.006mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 3.04g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.213mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 12.98g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 11.26g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 3.627g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 1.1µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 0.385g | 4% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 14.5µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 114mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins