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

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What are the main differences between Irish soda bread and Muffin?

  • Muffin has less Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 17% higher.
  • Irish soda bread has 2 times more Fiber than Muffin. Irish soda bread has 2.6g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.
  • Irish soda bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%

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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Equal in Folate - 48
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Equal in Folate - 48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 51.9g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 4.49g Irish soda bread
Fats 5g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 56g 53g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 1.1g Irish soda bread
Calcium 81mg 44mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 1.3mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 114mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 266mg 121mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.57mg 0.37mg Irish soda bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.06mg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 16µg 8.2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 73IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 21µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.168mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.163mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.418mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.04mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.066mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg 0.181mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.224mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg 0.421mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.199mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg 0.115mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.277mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg 0.257mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg 0.128mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 30mg Irish soda bread
Trans Fat 0.2g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 2.844g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Irish soda bread Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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