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Focaccia vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between focaccia and tomato sauce

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc in focaccia is higher than in tomato sauce.
  • Focaccia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 37% more than tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce has 51 times less sodium than focaccia. Focaccia has 561mg of sodium, while tomato sauce has 11mg.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +229.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.44mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +630.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +574.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12786.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia Tomato sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tomato sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.024mg 37%
Folate 138µg 9µg 32%
Selenium 15.9µg 0.6µg 28%
Iron 3.16mg 0.96mg 28%
Sodium 561mg 11mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.065mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.991mg 17%
Protein 8.77g 1.2g 15%
Phosphorus 128mg 27mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 0.044g 14%
Fats 7.89g 0.3g 12%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.113mg 11%
Calories 249kcal 24kcal 11%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.22mg 10%
Carbs 35.82g 5.31g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.309mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.121g 6%
Potassium 114mg 297mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.877g 0.041g 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.115mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.8µg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Calcium 35mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.098mg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Choline 2.9mg 9.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 3.81g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 3.56g N/A
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.44mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Tomato sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Focaccia
12%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.