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

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Significant differences between Irish soda bread and English muffins

  • Irish soda bread has more Vitamin A RAE, however, English muffins are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • English muffins covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Irish soda bread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains more Calcium +101.2%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Copper - 0.135
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Potassium +144%
Contains more Calcium +101.2%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Sodium - 425
Equal in Copper - 0.135

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 B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +195.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Water +44.7%
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +195.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Water +44.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%

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 muffins
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 40.67g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 5g 1.69g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 44.17g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 227kcal Irish soda bread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 81mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.69mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 23mg 24mg English muffins
Phosphorus 114mg 92mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 109mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 425mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.13mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.355mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 16µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 194IU 0IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.054mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.04µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.201mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.436mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.219mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.138mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.283mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.159mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 1.111g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 0.383g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0.498g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins 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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.