Shortcake vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shortcake and Irish soda bread different?
- Shortcake is richer in Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Irish soda bread is higher in Copper.
- Shortcake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 13% more than Irish soda bread.
- Shortcake contains 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Irish soda bread. Shortcake contains 6.045g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Irish soda bread contains 1.999g.
- Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +169.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
56 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +184% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.6g
~equal in
Water
~30.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
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 | +202.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 346kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 6.1g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 14.2g | 5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.5g | 53.4g |
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| Carbs | 48.5g | 56g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 106mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 2.54mg | 2.69mg |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 143mg | 114mg |
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| Sodium | 506mg | 398mg |
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| Vitamin A | 72IU | 194IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 48µg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.405mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.05µg |
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| Folate | 53µg | 47µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.772g | 1.111g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.045g | 1.999g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 1.478g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.201mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.234mg |
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| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.436mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.138mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 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
20%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.661g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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