Focaccia vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between focaccia and rye
- Focaccia has more folate and vitamin B1; however, rye is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Rye covers your daily manganese needs 96% more than focaccia.
- Rye contains 281 times less sodium than focaccia. Focaccia contains 561mg of sodium, while rye contains 2mg.
- The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Rye grain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +347.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +303.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +608% |
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 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +948.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +384% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +333.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2626% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.364mg | 2.577mg | 96% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 15.1g | 53% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.367mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 332mg | 29% |
| Folate | 138µg | 38µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 2mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 110mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 1.456mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 0.208g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.294mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.316mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 75.86g | 13% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 510mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 2.65mg | 12% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 1.63g | 10% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.63mg | 7% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 30.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 338kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 4.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.251mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 13.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 10.34g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 0.197g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 0.767g | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 0.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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