Irish Soda by Brennans

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Irish Soda

by Brennans 450g in Breads Barcode 5011059002520
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food

Irish Soda by Brennans provides 228 kcal per 100 g, with 4.1 g of sugars and 8.6 g of protein. That is 10% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Breads category and comes in a 450g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
4.6 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.4 g · Moderate
Sugars
4.1 g · Low
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 228 kcal 286 −20%
Total fat 4.6 g 5.3 −13%
Saturated fat 2.4 g 1 +152%
Carbohydrates 34 g 48.4 −30%
Total sugars 4.1 g 4.6 −10%
Added sugars 1.1 g 2.6 −59%
Dietary fiber 8.2 g 4.5 +81%
Protein 8.6 g 9.6 −10%
Salt 1.1 g 1.3 −14%

Category average across 15526 Breads products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other breads

Calories lower 12%
Sugars higher 37%
Salt lower 40%
Saturated fat higher 10%
Protein top 59%
Fiber top 11%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Buttermilk^ (49%), Wheat Flour, Wheat Bran, Cream (Milk), Salted Butter (Milk), Sugar, Wheatgerm, Salt, Raising Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate. Made using Irish Buttermilk.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
450g
Sold in
Ireland
Barcode
5011059002520

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Irish Soda?

Irish Soda contains 228 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Irish Soda?

Irish Soda has 4.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Irish Soda healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Irish Soda vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Irish Soda contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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