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

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Differences between Dough and Irish soda bread

  • Dough has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Irish soda bread has more Vitamin A.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 3 times less Folate than Dough. Dough contains 123µg of Folate, while Irish soda bread contains 47µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Irish soda bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +45.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
~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.
Dough
9
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +62.9%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
~equal in Carbs ~56g
~equal in Water ~30.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +452.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 272kcal 290kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 10.75g 6.6g Dough
Fats 2.42g 5g Irish soda bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 49.68g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 51.88g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Dough
Calcium 52mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 117mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 3.91mg 2.69mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.152mg 0.13mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.57mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 602mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 1IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.355mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 16µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.298mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.269mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 2.405mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.25mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.083mg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
Folate 123µg 47µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Irish soda bread
Choline 8mg Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.111g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 1.999g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.582g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.