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

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Summary of differences between potato bread and irish soda bread

  • Potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and calcium, while irish soda bread has more vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Potato bread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 36% more than irish soda bread.
  • Potato bread contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than irish soda bread. While potato bread contains 0.817mg of vitamin B5, irish soda bread contains only 0.25mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.7%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.4%
~equal in Sodium ~398mg

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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 ProteinProtein +89.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +63%
Contains more FatsFats +59.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 114mg 36%
Folate 126µg 47µg 20%
Fiber 6.3g 2.6g 15%
Potassium 718mg 266mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.269mg 13%
Protein 12.5g 6.6g 12%
Selenium 9.5µg 16µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.25mg 11%
Calcium 188mg 81mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.083mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.478g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.298mg 9%
Zinc 1.44mg 0.57mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 2.405mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Iron 2.25mg 2.69mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.999g 5%
Saturated fat 0g 1.111g 5%
Copper 0.094mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.05µg 4%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.355mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 48µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Carbs 47.07g 56g 3%
Fats 3.13g 5g 3%
Calories 266kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Sodium 375mg 398mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 53.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients
  2. 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.