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Puff pastry vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Puff pastry and Focaccia

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, and Vitamin K, however, Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Puff pastry is 23% higher.
  • Focaccia has 3 times less Vitamin K than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 16.3µg of Vitamin K, while Focaccia has 5.7µg.
  • Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +146.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Folate +150.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin K +186%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.7%
Contains more Folate +150.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +388%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +520.4%
Contains more Other +61%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +388%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +520.4%
Contains more Other +61%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 34.02g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 38.5g 7.89g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 35.82g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 249kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 1.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 10mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 2.6mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 60mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 62mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 253mg 561mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.115mg 0.091mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.364mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 15.9µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.67mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 55µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 16.3µg 5.7µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 5.67g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.994g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Puff pastry Focaccia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Puff pastry
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.625g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.