Food guide

Focaccia

A dimpled Italian flatbread enriched with oil, so calories sit higher than a lean loaf of the same weight.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of focaccia for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 125 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Focaccia
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	250 kcal	125 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	8.8 g	4.4 g	3.5 g
Carbohydrate	35.8 g	17.9 g	14.3 g
Fat	7.8 g	3.9 g	3.1 g
Fibre	1.8 g	0.9 g	0.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of focaccia, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Focaccia
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	1.4 mg	0.7 mg	9%
Vitamin K	5.7 µg	2.9 µg	5%
Thiamin	0.47 mg	0.24 mg	39%
Riboflavin	0.3 mg	0.15 mg	23%
Niacin	3.7 mg	1.9 mg	23%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	0.055 mg	6%
Folate	175 µg	87.5 µg	44%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.65 mg	0.33 mg	13%
Choline	2.9 mg	1.5 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	17.5 mg	3%
Iron	3.2 mg	1.6 mg	18%
Magnesium	20 mg	10 mg	5%
Phosphorus	128 mg	64 mg	10%
Potassium	114 mg	57 mg	2%
Sodium	561 mg	281 mg	24%
Zinc	1.3 mg	0.65 mg	12%
Selenium	15.9 µg	8 µg	29%
Copper	0.091 mg	0.046 mg	10%
Manganese	0.36 mg	0.18 mg	16%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat focaccia?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
A dimpled Italian flatbread enriched with oil, so calories sit higher than a lean loaf of the same weight.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rosemary, Olive oil, Tomato.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.