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

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The main differences between Irish soda bread and Shortbread

  • Irish soda bread has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Shortbread has more Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortbread is 35% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.1%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.7%

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +736.1%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more FatsFats +424.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +235.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Shortbread Opinion
Calories 290kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.6g 5.37g Irish soda bread
Fats 5g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 56g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 81mg 13mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 88mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 1.3g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.09mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.49mg Irish soda bread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 114mg 66mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 353mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 194IU 1IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 16µg 6.2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.071mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 47µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Irish soda bread
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 8.105g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.994g)
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 ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.