Focaccia vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are focaccia and sweet roll different?
- Focaccia is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, sweet roll is richer in choline and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for sweet roll is 22% higher.
- Focaccia contains 2 times more iron than sweet roll. While focaccia contains 3.16mg of iron, sweet roll contains only 1.6mg.
- Sweet roll has less sodium.
- Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than focaccia (63).
Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1324.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 7.473g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.6mg | 20% |
| Folate | 138µg | 72µg | 17% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 16.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.324mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 304mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 3.079g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 2.384mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.59mg | 7% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 41.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 62µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 372kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 6.2g | 5% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 50.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.406mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 1.99mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.265mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 4.797g | 2% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 114mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 31.73g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
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.