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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, 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.
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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more IronIron +51.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.4%
~equal in Calcium ~76mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +180.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg
~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
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 WaterWater +447.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 290kcal 407kcal Crouton
Protein 6.6g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 5g 6.6g Crouton
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 68.4g Crouton
Carbs 56g 73.5g Crouton
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Crouton
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Crouton
Calcium 81mg 76mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 124mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 4.08mg Crouton
Fiber 2.6g 5.1g Crouton
Copper 0.13mg 0.163mg Crouton
Zinc 0.57mg 0.89mg Crouton
Phosphorus 114mg 115mg Crouton
Sodium 398mg 698mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 0IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 16µg 37.5µg Crouton
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
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 132µg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.111g 1.51g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.273g 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
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 Crouton
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
35%
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.