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Marble cake vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marble cake and Irish soda bread different?

  • Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Irish soda bread is 24% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Irish soda bread. While Marble cake contains 275mg of Phosphorus, Irish soda bread contains only 114mg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Bread, irish soda, 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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.3%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +515.4%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg
~equal in Copper ~0.13mg

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 0% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +134%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more WaterWater +871%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 416kcal 290kcal Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 11.7g 5g Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 76.6g 53.4g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 56g Marble cake
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Irish soda bread
Calcium 76mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 123mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 1.62mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Sugar 35.71g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.9g 2.6g Marble cake
Copper 0.135mg 0.13mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 275mg 114mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 2IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 2.6µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.269mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 2.405mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.083mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 36µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Choline 4.5mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 1.999g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 1.478g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.105mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.22mg 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.133mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.049mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.164mg 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.065mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Irish soda bread
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
13%
Marble cake
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.