Irish soda bread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between irish soda bread and fruitcake
- Irish soda bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, iron, folate, and manganese than fruitcake.
- Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% more.
- Irish soda bread contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than fruitcake. Irish soda bread contains 0.298mg of vitamin B1, while fruitcake contains 0.05mg.
- Fruitcake contains less sodium.
- Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of irish soda bread is 69, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +585.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.048g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16µg | 2µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 101mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.099mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 3.323g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 0.791mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.69mg | 2.07mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 2.9g | 7% |
| Folate | 47µg | 20µg | 7% |
| Fats | 5g | 9.1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.999g | 4.2g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 153mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.01µg | 2% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 56g | 61.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.4g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.111g | 1.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)