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

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What are the differences between irish soda bread and tortillas?

  • Tortillas are richer than irish soda bread in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in irish soda bread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tortillas is lower.

We used Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types 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.
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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +236.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.3%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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% 16% 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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg

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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +95.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
~equal in Water ~30.15g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.2%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.823mg 44%
Selenium 16µg 37µg 38%
Phosphorus 114mg 346mg 33%
Fiber 2.6g 9.8g 29%
Folate 47µg 138µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.312mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.111g 4.878g 17%
Calcium 81mg 244mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 4.858mg 15%
Manganese 0.355mg 15%
Copper 0.13mg 0.266mg 15%
Magnesium 23mg 85mg 15%
Zinc 0.57mg 1.92mg 12%
Fats 5g 9.76g 7%
Cholesterol 18mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Protein 6.6g 9.76g 6%
Sodium 398mg 512mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Choline 20mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Carbs 56g 45.89g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.999g 3.062g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 0.992g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.289mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg 2%
Calories 290kcal 310kcal 1%
Iron 2.69mg 2.63mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 53.4g 36.09g N/A
Potassium 266mg 262mg 0%
Sugar 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.767g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.