Italian bread vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Italian bread and Irish soda bread
- Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Irish soda bread is higher in Vitamin A.
- Italian bread covers your daily Folate needs 36% more than Irish soda bread.
- Irish soda bread contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Italian bread. Italian bread contains 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, while Irish soda bread contains 2.405mg.
- Irish soda bread has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, italian and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +306.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.478 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +146.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.478g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 53.4g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 56g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.69mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 114mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 398mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 194IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 2.405mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 1.111g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 1.999g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 1.478g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.234mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.436mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.138mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.159mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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
36%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)