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Saltine cracker vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Irish soda bread different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Selenium, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 63% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 3 times more Folate than Irish soda bread. While Saltine cracker contains 124µg of Folate, Irish soda bread contains only 47µg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.8%
Contains more Calcium +268.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 114

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Folate +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 3% 75% 63% 46% 15% 20% 36% 7% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Folate +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Water +785.3%
Equal in Other - 2.3
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 Protein +59.1%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Water +785.3%
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Irish soda bread Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 53.4g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 6.6g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 5g Irish soda bread
Carbs 82.3g 56g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 290kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.7g 2.6g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Iron 7.72mg 2.69mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 115mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 849mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.94mg 0.57mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.13mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.355mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 16µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.298mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.269mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.405mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.25mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.083mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 47µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.072mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.201mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.234mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.436mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.219mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.3mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.283mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.159mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.111g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.999g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.478g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Irish soda bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Saltine cracker
23%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.