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

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The main differences between Irish soda bread and Crouton

  • Irish soda bread has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Crouton has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 39% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Croutons, plain.

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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 Potassium +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Iron +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +134.4%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Iron +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.1%
Contains more Copper +25.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +134.4%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Phosphorus - 115

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 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Folate +180.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more Folate +180.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +447.3%
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Other - 2.5
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +447.3%
Contains more Protein +80.3%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53%

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 Crouton
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 6.6g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 5g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 56g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 290kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 2.6g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 81mg 76mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 114mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 266mg 124mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 698mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.13mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.355mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 16µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 194IU 0IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.026mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.201mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.436mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.219mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.138mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.283mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.159mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.111g 1.51g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.273g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.