Irish soda bread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between irish soda bread and pound cake
- Irish soda bread has more selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, and fiber; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Irish soda bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 20% more.
- Irish soda bread contains 4 times more fiber than pound cake. Irish soda bread contains 2.6g of fiber, while pound cake contains 0.6g.
- Irish soda bread contains less cholesterol.
- Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of irish soda bread is 69, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +620% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +179.2% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16µg | 5µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.111g | 4.811g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 66mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.69mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Fats | 5g | 13.96g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.36µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 3.419g | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.042mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 1.615mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.999g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 149mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 70µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 377mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 56g | 53.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.4g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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