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Table salt vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between table salt and focaccia

  • The amount of vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and manganese in focaccia is higher than in table salt.
  • Table salt covers your daily sodium needs 1661% more than focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains less sodium.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of table salt is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1325%
Contains more IronIron +857.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1230%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15800%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +6098.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22855%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Focaccia DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 561mg 1661%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.47mg 39%
Folate 0µg 138µg 35%
Iron 0.33mg 3.16mg 35%
Selenium 0.1µg 15.9µg 29%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.67mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.301mg 23%
Phosphorus 0mg 128mg 18%
Protein 0g 8.77g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.645mg 13%
Calories 0kcal 249kcal 12%
Carbs 0g 35.82g 12%
Fats 0g 7.89g 12%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.33mg 11%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.364mg 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.091mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.994g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 20mg 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.877g 4%
Potassium 8mg 114mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 35mg 1%
Choline 0mg 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Focaccia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Table salt
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 38197mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.