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Focaccia vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between focaccia and tortilla?

  • Focaccia is richer in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat, yet tortilla is richer in iron.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 14% higher.
  • Focaccia has 7 times more vitamin E than tortilla. Focaccia has 1.42mg of vitamin E, while tortilla has 0.19mg.
  • Tortilla has a lower glycemic index than focaccia.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~105mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.6µg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1325%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +730.5%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2964.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Tortilla DV% diff.
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.114mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 0.185g 14%
Fats 7.89g 0.95g 11%
Folate 138µg 98µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.17mg 10%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.32mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.37mg 8%
Iron 3.16mg 3.81mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.19mg 8%
Carbs 35.82g 49.94g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.06mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.391g 4%
Calcium 35mg 70mg 4%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.268mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Sodium 561mg 482mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.877g 0.296g 3%
Protein 8.77g 7.28g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 4.125mg 3%
Phosphorus 128mg 146mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g 2%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Calories 249kcal 237kcal 1%
Selenium 15.9µg 16.6µg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.102mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 114mg 105mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 2.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.