Pumpernickel bread vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pumpernickel bread and focaccia?
- Pumpernickel bread is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin E.
- Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% more.
- Pumpernickel bread has 4 times more fiber than focaccia. While pumpernickel bread has 6.5g of fiber, focaccia has only 1.8g.
- The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is lower.
We used Bread, pumpernickel and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types in this article.
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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 | +170% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +258.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +403.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +612.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
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Protein
~8.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 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 | -50.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +508.4% |
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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| Manganese | 1.305mg | 0.364mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.287mg | 0.091mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.8g | 19% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 15.9µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.327mg | 0.47mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.932g | 5.67g | 12% |
| Folate | 93µg | 138µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 128mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 1.42mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 7.89g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.404mg | 0.645mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.87mg | 3.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.091mg | 3.67mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 5.7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 47.5g | 35.82g | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.437g | 0.877g | 2% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 561mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.237g | 0.994g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.126mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.33mg | 1% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 249kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 8.77g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.53g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.305mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.422mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.396mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% |
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
27%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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.