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Cheese sandwich vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheese sandwich and Irish soda bread

  • Irish soda bread has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 38% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread contains 4 times less Saturated Fat than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 4.129g of Saturated Fat, while Irish soda bread contains 1.111g.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.69mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +65.2%
Contains more WaterWater +840.6%
~equal in Carbs ~56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
24% 44% 32%
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 +417.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 497kcal 290kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 6.6g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 5g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.8mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 53.4g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 56g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 18mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 23mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 81mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 266mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.6g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.57mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 114mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 71IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 21µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 1.083mg 0.355mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 16µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.269mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.405mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.25mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.083mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.05µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 47µg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 1.999g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 1.478g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.072mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.201mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.234mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.436mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.138mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.3mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.283mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.159mg Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Irish soda bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.