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

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The main differences between Crouton and Irish soda bread

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Irish soda bread has more Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 39% higher.
  • Irish soda bread has 3 times less Folate than Crouton. Crouton has 132µg of Folate, while Irish soda bread has 47µg.
  • Irish soda bread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +34.8%
Contains more IronIron +51.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 +80.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more WaterWater +447.3%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 +53%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 407kcal 290kcal Crouton
Protein 11.9g 6.6g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 5g Crouton
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 68.4g 53.4g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 56g Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Crouton
Calcium 76mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 124mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 4.08mg 2.69mg Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 2.6g Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.13mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 0.57mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 114mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.355mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 16µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.298mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.269mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 2.405mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.25mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Folate 132µg 47µg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 1.999g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.072mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.201mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.234mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.436mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.219mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.138mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.3mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.283mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.159mg Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.