Irish soda bread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Irish soda bread and Shortcake different?
- Irish soda bread is richer in Copper, while Shortcake is higher in Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Shortcake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 13% more than Irish soda bread.
- Irish soda bread contains 3 times more Potassium than Shortcake. Irish soda bread contains 266mg of Potassium, while Shortcake contains 106mg.
- Irish soda bread is lower in Sodium.
Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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.
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Potassium
+150.9%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+18.8%
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Copper
+71.1%
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Calcium
+153.1%
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Phosphorus
+25.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
Equal in Selenium - 17
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Potassium
+150.9%
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Sodium
-21.3%
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Zinc
+18.8%
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Copper
+71.1%
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Calcium
+153.1%
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Phosphorus
+25.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
Equal in Selenium - 17
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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Vitamin A
+169.4%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+176.7%
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Folate
+12.8%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.573
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.248
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Vitamin A
+169.4%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+176.7%
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Folate
+12.8%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.311
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.573
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.248
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+15.5%
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Fats
+184%
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Other
+21.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Equal in Water - 28.4
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
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Carbs
+15.5%
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Fats
+184%
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+21.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Equal in Water - 28.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+202.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.478 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Saturated Fat
-70.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+202.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.7%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.4g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 5g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 56g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 290kcal | 346kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Calcium | 81mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 2.69mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 16µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 194IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 48µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.07µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.111g | 3.772g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.999g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 3.632g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.661g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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