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Tomato sauce vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tomato sauce and focaccia

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc in focaccia is higher than in tomato sauce.
  • Focaccia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 37% more than tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce contains less sodium.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +160.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +229.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +504.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2550%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.42mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 WaterWater +98.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +630.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +574.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
12% 75% 13%
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 -95.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12786.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.47mg 37%
Folate 9µg 138µg 32%
Selenium 0.6µg 15.9µg 28%
Iron 0.96mg 3.16mg 28%
Sodium 11mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.301mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.67mg 17%
Protein 1.2g 8.77g 15%
Phosphorus 27mg 128mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 5.67g 14%
Fats 0.3g 7.89g 12%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.364mg 11%
Calories 24kcal 249kcal 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.33mg 10%
Carbs 5.31g 35.82g 10%
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.645mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.994g 6%
Potassium 297mg 114mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.877g 4%
Copper 0.115mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.7µg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Calcium 14mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.113mg 1%
Fiber 1.5g 1.8g 1%
Choline 9.9mg 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.81g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin E 1.44mg 1.42mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.