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Focaccia vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Focaccia and Seaweed different?

  • Focaccia is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Magnesium, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 23 times more Selenium than Seaweed. Focaccia contains 15.9µg of Selenium, while Seaweed contains 0.7µg.
  • Seaweed is lower in Sodium.

Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Seaweed, kelp, raw types were 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 Iron +10.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +2171.4%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Iron +10.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +2171.4%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.85
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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 E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +680.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1057.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +680.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1057.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +422%
Contains more Fats +1308.9%
Contains more Carbs +274.3%
Contains more Water +77.7%
Contains more Other +310.6%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +422%
Contains more Fats +1308.9%
Contains more Carbs +274.3%
Contains more Water +77.7%
Contains more Other +310.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5685.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2014.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5685.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2014.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 8.27g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 1.68g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 0.56g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 9.57g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 43kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 3.16mg 2.85mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 128mg 42mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 89mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.33mg 1.23mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.364mg 0.2mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 0.7µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.87mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.05mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.15mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.642mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.002mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 5.7µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.098g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.047g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.