Focaccia vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between focaccia and yellow cake
- Focaccia has more vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, while yellow cake has more vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Focaccia covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 36% more than yellow cake.
- Focaccia contains 6 times more folate than yellow cake. While focaccia contains 138µg of folate, yellow cake contains only 22µg.
- The amount of sodium in yellow cake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.
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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 IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +169.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.7% |
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 | +993% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +358.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +527.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +340.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +500% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.6% |
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375.7% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.043mg | 36% |
| Folate | 138µg | 22µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 4.728g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.877g | 5.793g | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 4.5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 0.8mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 15.9µg | 5.9µg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 25.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.093mg | 16% |
| Fats | 7.89g | 17.75g | 15% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Protein | 8.77g | 3.16g | 11% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 310mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.165mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.159mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 35.82g | 55.36g | 7% |
| Calories | 249kcal | 379kcal | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.222mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 7.214g | 4% |
| Choline | 2.9mg | 17.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.02g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.313g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.916g)
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.