Irish soda bread vs. Melba toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between irish soda bread and melba toast
- Melba toast has more selenium, manganese, folate, copper, fiber, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than irish soda bread.
- Melba toast's daily need coverage for selenium is 34% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Crackers, melba toast, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.8% |
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:
12.1 g
Fats:
3.2 g
Carbs:
76.6 g
Water:
5.1 g
Other:
3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +490.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
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
0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +155.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16µg | 34.8µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 1.13mg | 34% |
| Folate | 47µg | 124µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.289mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 6.3g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.69mg | 3.7mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 196mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 4.113mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 12.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.413mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 598mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.693mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 56g | 76.6g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 390kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.8mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 5g | 3.2g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.999g | 0.782g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.111g | 0.445g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 81mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 1.282g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.4g | 70.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.94g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.342mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.844mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)