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

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Summary of differences between Irish soda bread and Potato bread

  • Irish soda bread has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 36% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato bread. While Irish soda bread contains 0.269mg of Vitamin B2, Potato bread contains only 0.106mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Bread, potato.

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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.
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
4
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6
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Calcium +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.7%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Equal in Sodium - 375
Irish soda bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Potato bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Selenium +68.4%
Contains more Calcium +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.7%
Contains more Potassium +169.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Equal in Sodium - 375

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.
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
5
:
7
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Vitamin A +118%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.5%
Contains more Folate +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Irish soda bread
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%
Potato bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +118%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.5%
Contains more Folate +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
2
:
3
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Fats +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +63%
Irish soda bread
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Potato bread
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +63%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 40.77g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 5g 3.13g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 47.07g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 266kcal Irish soda bread
Sugar 9.38g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 81mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.69mg 2.25mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 114mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 266mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 398mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.57mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.094mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.253mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 16µg 9.5µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 89IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 24µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.188mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.106mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 47µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.201mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.436mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.138mg 0.112mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.285mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.159mg 0.143mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 0g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0g Irish soda bread

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Irish soda bread Potato 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
23%
Irish soda bread
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.