Irish soda bread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Irish soda bread and Wafer different?
- Irish soda bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Wafer is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 37% higher.
- Irish soda bread contains 9 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. While Irish soda bread contains 18mg of Cholesterol, Wafer contains only 2mg.
Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +1840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +568.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
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Protein
~6.6g
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 6.6g | 6.6g | |
| Fats | 5g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.4g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 56g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 81mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.69mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.57mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 398mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 194IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 16µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.298mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.405mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 47µg | 47µg | |
| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.111g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.999g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.478g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.436mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.002g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.13g)
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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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.