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

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Significant differences between Doughnuts and Irish soda bread

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Selenium.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 50% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread has 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Doughnuts. Doughnuts have 3.915g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Irish soda bread has 1.478g.
  • Irish soda bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Calcium +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.355
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.1%
Contains more Calcium +102.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.355

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 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +398.6%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +22.3%
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +398.6%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Protein 5.31g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 24.93g 5g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 56g Irish soda bread
Calories 434kcal 290kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Irish soda bread
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Calcium 40mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.53mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 260mg 114mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 477mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.5mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Copper 0.09mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.333mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 10.1µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 14IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.298mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.269mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2.405mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.25mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Folate 92µg 47µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.05µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 10mg 18mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 1.999g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 1.478g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

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Doughnuts Irish soda bread
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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
33%
Doughnuts
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.