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French toast vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between French toast and Irish soda bread

  • French toast has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Irish soda bread has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 33% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 6 times less Vitamin B12 than French toast. French toast contains 0.31µg of Vitamin B12, while Irish soda bread contains 0.05µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Irish soda bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 CalciumCalcium +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.8%
~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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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 AVitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +520%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~47µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +116%
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 +126.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 French toast Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 229kcal 290kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 7.7g 6.6g French toast
Fats 10.8g 5g French toast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 25g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 25g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 116mg 18mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 100mg 81mg French toast
Potassium 134mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 1.67mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.058mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.67mg 0.57mg French toast
Phosphorus 117mg 114mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 503IU 194IU French toast
Vitamin A 124µg 48µg French toast
Manganese 0.188mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 20.1µg 16µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.269mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.25mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.05µg French toast
Folate 43µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 2.723g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 1.999g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 1.478g French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.072mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.201mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.234mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.436mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg 0.219mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.138mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.3mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.283mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.159mg French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.002g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
24%
French toast
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.