Irish soda bread vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between irish soda bread and carrot cake
- Irish soda bread has more iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, carrot cake has more vitamin A, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrot cake is 35% higher.
- Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index than carrot cake.
Food types used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.6% |
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:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +736.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.4% |
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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
1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.5% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 247mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 3.702g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.69mg | 1.8mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Calcium | 81mg | 172mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.528mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 56g | 79.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5g | 9.8g | 7% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 567mg | 7% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 415kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.999g | 4.036g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 97µg | 5% |
| Folate | 47µg | 67µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 5.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.265mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 169mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 16µg | 14.9µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.111g | 1.472g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 2.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.294mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.4g | 79.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.04µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.361g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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