Focaccia vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between focaccia and pretzel
- Focaccia has more selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E; however, pretzel is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, copper, folate, and fiber.
- Pretzel covers your daily sodium needs 30% more than focaccia.
- Pretzel has 4 times less selenium than focaccia. Focaccia has 15.9µg of selenium, while pretzel has 4.4µg.
- Focaccia contains less sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzel is 83, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.
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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 | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.8% |
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 | +202.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +917.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1366.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +679.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.9% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Sodium | 561mg | 1240mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 1.015mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 4.4µg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 4.58mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 80.39g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 0.727g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 5.27mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 2.93g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.156mg | 7% |
| Folate | 138µg | 166µg | 7% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.322mg | 6% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 29.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.424mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.04mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 10.04g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 1.291g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.332mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 128mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.486g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.