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

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Differences between white bread and irish soda bread

  • White bread has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, manganese, calcium, and vitamin B5, while irish soda bread has more vitamin A.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 20% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 2 times less folate than white bread. White bread contains 111µg of folate, while irish soda bread contains 47µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +34.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.083mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +34.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.478g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.298mg 20%
Folate 111µg 47µg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.405mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Iron 3.61mg 2.69mg 12%
Selenium 22µg 16µg 11%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.355mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.25mg 6%
Calcium 144mg 81mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg 6%
Protein 8.85g 6.6g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Potassium 126mg 266mg 4%
Sodium 490mg 398mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1.999g 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Fats 3.33g 5g 3%
Copper 0.101mg 0.13mg 3%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.57mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Phosphorus 98mg 114mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.698g 1.111g 2%
Carbs 49.42g 56g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.269mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.478g 1%
Calories 266kcal 290kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 53.4g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Fiber 2.7g 2.6g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.083mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
33%
White bread
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.413g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.