Italian bread vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian bread and Focaccia?
- Italian bread is richer in Selenium, Folate, Copper, and Fiber, yet Focaccia is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
- Italian bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% higher.
- Italian bread has 2 times more Calcium than Focaccia. Italian bread has 78mg of Calcium, while Focaccia has 35mg.
We used Bread, italian and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +403.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +389.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +375% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +598.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 249kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 7.89g |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 34.02g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 35.82g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 561mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.364mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 3.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 2.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.877g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 5.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.994g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
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 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.
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.