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

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Differences between irish soda bread and crackers

  • Irish soda bread has more selenium, while crackers have more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.3%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +858.6%
Contains more FatsFats +428.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g
~equal in Carbs ~61.3g
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +227.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +788.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 13.137g 78%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Fats 5g 26.43g 33%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Saturated fat 1.111g 5.562g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 114mg 248mg 19%
Iron 2.69mg 4.03mg 17%
Selenium 16µg 6.7µg 17%
Sodium 398mg 726mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.456mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 4.352mg 12%
Calories 290kcal 510kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.999g 6.553g 11%
Folate 47µg 92µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.416mg 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.355mg 0.491mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 266mg 118mg 4%
Calcium 81mg 120mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.417mg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Carbs 56g 61.3g 2%
Zinc 0.57mg 0.49mg 1%
Fiber 2.6g 2.3g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Protein 6.6g 6.64g 0%
Net carbs 53.4g 59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.