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

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A recap on differences between irish soda bread and coffeecake

  • Irish soda bread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, and fiber; however, coffeecake is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Irish soda bread covers your daily iron needs 26% more than coffeecake.
  • Coffeecake contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than irish soda bread. Irish soda bread contains 2.405mg of vitamin B3, while coffeecake contains 0.682mg.
  • Irish soda bread has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of irish soda bread is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more IronIron +320.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
~equal in Potassium ~289mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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% 16% 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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +580%
~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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +204%
~equal in Protein ~7g
~equal in Water ~32.2g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%

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 Coffeecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Coffeecake DV% diff.
Iron 2.69mg 0.64mg 26%
Cholesterol 18mg 85mg 22%
Saturated fat 1.111g 5.391g 19%
Fats 5g 15.2g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.105mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.999g 7.129g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.34µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.125mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 0.682mg 11%
Copper 0.13mg 0.052mg 9%
Manganese 0.355mg 0.172mg 8%
Fiber 2.6g 1g 6%
Selenium 16µg 13.3µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 86µg 4%
Carbs 56g 44.3g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.4mg 3%
Sodium 398mg 339mg 3%
Folate 47µg 39µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.058mg 2%
Calories 290kcal 339kcal 2%
Phosphorus 114mg 101mg 2%
Calcium 81mg 59mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Protein 6.6g 7g 1%
Potassium 266mg 289mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.645g 1%
Net carbs 53.4g 43.3g N/A
Zinc 0.57mg 0.59mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.