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

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How are Irish soda bread and Wafer different?

  • Irish soda bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 37% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 9 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. While Irish soda bread contains 18mg of Cholesterol, Wafer contains only 2mg.

Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +161.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.2%
Contains more Copper +256.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%
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 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Calcium +161.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Selenium +180.7%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.2%
Contains more Copper +256.2%
Contains more Manganese +96.1%

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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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin A +1840%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.266
Equal in Folate - 47
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 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1840%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.266
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +568.9%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +184%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.6
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Water +568.9%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +184%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 6.6g
Fats 5g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 56g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 290kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 81mg 31mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 23mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 114mg 132mg Wafer
Potassium 266mg 210mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 580mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 1.09mg Wafer
Copper 0.13mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.355mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 16µg 5.7µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 10IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 3µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.203mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.266mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.051mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 47µg
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.201mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.436mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.219mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.138mg 0.105mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.283mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.159mg 0.128mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 2mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 1.111g 4.241g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.