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Irish soda bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Irish soda bread and White Bread

  • Irish soda bread has more Vitamin A RAE, while White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 20% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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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5
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Irish soda bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +51%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
4
:
8
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +19300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +136.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +19300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +136.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.243
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
3
:
2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +21%
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
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
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2
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.602
Irish soda bread
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.602

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 46.72g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 5g 3.33g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 49.42g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 266kcal Irish soda bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 81mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 2.69mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 114mg 98mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 126mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 490mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.101mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 16µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 194IU 1IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.243mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 47µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
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 18mg 0mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 0.599g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

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Irish soda bread White 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.