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

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How are Irish soda bread and Waffle different?

  • Irish soda bread is higher in Copper, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 55% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 2 times more Copper than Waffle. While Irish soda bread contains 0.13mg of Copper, Waffle contains only 0.062mg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Sodium.

Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.8%

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~46µg
~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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +182%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Waffle Opinion
Calories 290kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 6.6g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 5g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.4mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 32.9g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 32.9g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 69mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 81mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 266mg 159mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 2.31mg Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.13mg 0.062mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.68mg Waffle
Phosphorus 114mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 398mg 511mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 48µg 65µg Waffle
Manganese 0.355mg 0.265mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 16µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.263mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 2.073mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.056mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.25µg Waffle
Folate 47µg 46µg Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 2.866g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.201mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.436mg 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.219mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.138mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.283mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.159mg 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.