Irish soda bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are irish soda bread and biscuits different?
- Irish soda bread is richer in copper, while biscuits are higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for saturated fat, 16% more than irish soda bread.
- Irish soda bread contains 2 times more potassium than biscuits. Irish soda bread contains 266mg of potassium, while biscuits contain 121mg.
- Irish soda bread is lower in sodium.
- Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index (69) than biscuits (44).
Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +226% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.1% |
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Protein
~7g
~equal in
Water
~28.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 4.163g | 18% |
| Fats | 5g | 16.3g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.111g | 4.324g | 15% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 235mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.999g | 6.93g | 12% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 580mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 164mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16µg | 19.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.356mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.082mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Folate | 47µg | 61µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 56g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 2.949mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 2.69mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.4g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.213g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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