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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.