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

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How are Waffle and Irish soda bread different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 55% higher.
  • Waffle contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Irish soda bread. While Waffle contains 0.25µg of Vitamin B12, Irish soda bread contains only 0.05µg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Cholesterol.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
4
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6
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
Contains more Calcium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.8%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +34%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Irish soda bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Calcium +214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +188.8%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.1%
Contains more Copper +109.7%
Contains more Manganese +34%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
5
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Equal in Folate - 47
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Equal in Folate - 47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +182%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
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
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +182%
Contains more Water +39.5%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Irish soda bread
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Protein 7.9g 6.6g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 5g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 56g Irish soda bread
Calories 291kcal 290kcal Waffle
Fiber 2.6g Irish soda bread
Calcium 255mg 81mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 190mg 114mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 511mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.57mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 46.2µg 16µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 194IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 48µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.269mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.25mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Folate 46µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.05µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.072mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.201mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.234mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.436mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.219mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.138mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.3mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.283mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.159mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 18mg Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.002g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 1.999g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.478g Waffle

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.