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Irish soda bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Irish soda bread and English muffin

  • English muffin contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +55.8%
Contains more Iron +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Iron +202.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.129
Equal in Manganese - 0.357

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Folate +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93%
Contains more Folate +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Equal in Other - 2.4
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Water +39.9%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 43.3g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 5g 1.8g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 46g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 235kcal Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 81mg 52mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 0.89mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 114mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 266mg 131mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 464mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.13mg 0.129mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 0IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.181mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.154mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.566mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.043mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 37µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.04µg Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.201mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.436mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.219mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.138mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.283mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.159mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 1.111g 0.259g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 0.302g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0.888g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Irish soda bread English muffin
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
23%
Irish soda bread
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.852g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.