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Cracker vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Irish soda bread

  • Cracker has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Irish soda bread has more Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Cracker. Cracker contains 248mg of Phosphorus, while Irish soda bread contains 114mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Irish soda bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +138.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +138.8%

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 B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 3% 75% 63% 46% 15% 20% 36% 7% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Water +858.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
Equal in Carbs - 56
Equal in Other - 2.3
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Water +858.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
Equal in Carbs - 56
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 59g 53.4g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 6.6g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 5g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 56g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 290kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.3g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Calcium 120mg 81mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.69mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 248mg 114mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 726mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Copper 0.104mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.491mg 0.355mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.298mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.269mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.405mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.25mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Folate 92µg 47µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.072mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.234mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.436mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.3mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.283mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.999g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.478g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

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Cracker Irish soda bread
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
53%
Cracker
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.