Wafer vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wafer and irish soda bread different?
- Wafer is higher in copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium; however, irish soda bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for wafer is 37% higher.
- Wafer contains 4 times more saturated fat than irish soda bread. While wafer contains 4.241g of saturated fat, irish soda bread contains only 1.111g.
Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +256.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 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 CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +568.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
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Protein
~6.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 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 | +143.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.13mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 16µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 1.478g | 18% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 2.69mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 0.355mg | 15% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 5g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 1.111g | 14% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.298mg | 8% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 290kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 1.999g | 7% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 56g | 6% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 114mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 2.405mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 6.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 53.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Folate | 47µg | 47µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
21%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.