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

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Differences between Irish soda bread and Cracker

  • Irish soda bread has more Selenium, while Cracker has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cracker's 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +138.8%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +138.8%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 3% 75% 63% 46% 15% 20% 36% 7% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +95.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +858.6%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49
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 Water +858.6%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.8%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 59g Cracker
Protein 6.6g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 5g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 56g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 290kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 2.3g Irish soda bread
Calcium 81mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.69mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 114mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 266mg 118mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 726mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.49mg Irish soda bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.104mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 16µg 6.7µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 0IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.063mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.201mg 0.193mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.436mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.219mg 0.103mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg 0.112mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.283mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.159mg 0.145mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 5.562g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Irish soda bread
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
56%
Cracker

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?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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.