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Irish soda bread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Irish soda bread and Tostada shells

  • Irish soda bread has more Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Tostada shells is 30% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 7 times less Selenium than Irish soda bread. Irish soda bread has 16µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells have 2.2µg.
  • Irish soda bread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +627.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.1%
~equal in Calcium ~76mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.363mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +806.6%
Contains more FatsFats +367.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.15g

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +261%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 290kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 6.6g 6.15g Irish soda bread
Fats 5g 23.38g Tostada shells
Vitamin C 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 56g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 18mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 23mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 81mg 76mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 237mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 1.53mg Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.13mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.57mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 114mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 398mg 657mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.355mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 16µg 2.2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.094mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.553mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.191mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg Irish soda bread
Trans Fat 0.163g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 7.011g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 8.285g Tostada shells
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Tostada shells
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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.