Banana bread vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between banana bread and irish soda bread
- Banana bread contains less iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, and vitamin B3 than irish soda bread.
- Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for iron is 16% higher.
- Irish soda bread contains 2 times less cholesterol than banana bread. Banana bread contains 43mg of cholesterol, while irish soda bread contains 18mg.
- Banana bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of banana bread is 54, while the glycemic index of irish soda bread is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -24.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~56g
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Water
~30.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.69mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.298mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 1.478g | 11% |
| Fats | 10.5g | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.355mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 106µg | 48µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.48g | 1.999g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 2.405mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.237g | 1.111g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 6.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.269mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 266mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Folate | 33µg | 47µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 290kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 54.6g | 56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 53.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.327mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
19%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 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.