Focaccia vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between focaccia and white bread
- Focaccia has more vitamin E, folate, and zinc; however, white bread has more selenium, calcium, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
- White bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 11% more.
- Focaccia has 6 times more vitamin E than white bread. Focaccia has 1.42mg of vitamin E, while white bread has 0.22mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 ZincZinc | +79.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +403.4% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
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Protein
~8.85g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +846.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.2% |
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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| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 0.599g | 13% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 144mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 3.33g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 4.78mg | 7% |
| Folate | 138µg | 111µg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.61mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.533mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 49.42g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 1.602g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.243mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 490mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 14.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 0.698g | 1% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 266kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 8.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 114mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.