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Irish soda bread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Irish soda bread and Cheese sandwich

  • Irish soda bread has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 38% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +205.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +840.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +65.2%
~equal in Carbs ~58.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +417.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 290kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 6.6g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 5g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 53.4g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 56g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 18mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 81mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 266mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.69mg 2.62mg Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.13mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.57mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 114mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 398mg 839mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 71IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg 21µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 16µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 47µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.111g 4.129g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.201mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.436mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.219mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.138mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.283mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.159mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Cheese sandwich
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
21%
Irish soda bread
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.018g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.