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

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Important differences between Fruitcake and Irish soda bread

  • Irish soda bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, and Manganese than Fruitcake.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Fruitcake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more CopperCopper +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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 1.7% 1.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +781.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +135%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 FatsFats +82%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
~equal in Carbs ~56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 +110.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.111g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 324kcal 290kcal Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 9.1g 5g Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 57.9g 53.4g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 56g Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 18mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 33mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 153mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.07mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Sugar 27.42g Irish soda bread
Fiber 3.7g 2.6g Fruitcake
Copper 0.05mg 0.13mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.27mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 52mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 101mg 398mg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 7µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 2µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.269mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Choline 8.9mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.111g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 1.999g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 1.478g Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.102mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.206mg 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.121mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.059mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.144mg 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.071mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.