Irish Soda Bread with raisins
Irish Soda Bread with raisins is a traditional quick bread from Ireland, known for its dense, tender crumb and slightly sweet flavor. It typically includes flour, baking soda, buttermilk, salt, and raisins (or currants), often with a touch of sugar or egg for richness.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is high in carbohydrates from the flour and raisins, with moderate fat from butter or buttermilk, and a small amount of protein. A standard serving (about 1 slice or 60g) provides roughly 150-200 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from the flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 slice (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Irish home baking, traditionally marked with a cross to 'let the fairies out' and baked without yeast, relying on baking soda for a quick rise. Nutritionally, the raisins add natural sweetness and a boost of fiber and antioxidants compared to plain soda bread.
