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

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Irish soda bread?

  • Muffin has less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 17% higher.
  • Muffin has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Irish soda bread. Muffin has 2.844g of Saturated Fat, while Irish soda bread has 1.111g.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Carbs - 56
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Carbs - 56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Protein 4.49g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 16.07g 5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 56g Irish soda bread
Calories 375kcal 290kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Irish soda bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Calcium 44mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Iron 1.3mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 146mg 114mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 336mg 398mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Copper 0.06mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.449mg 0.355mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 73IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.8mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.269mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.25mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Folate 48µg 47µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.05µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.181mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.421mg 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.199mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.115mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.257mg 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.128mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 30mg 18mg Irish soda bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.999g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.478g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muffin Irish soda 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
28%
Muffin
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.