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Bagel vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Biscuit

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 46% higher.
  • Bagel contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Bagel contains 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
  • Bagel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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.
Bagel
7
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Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.2%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.2%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.9

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.
Bagel
8
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
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Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +965.4%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +965.4%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.8%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bagel Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 43.1g Bagel
Protein 10.2g 7g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 48.89g 44.6g Bagel
Calories 250kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 6.12g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.76mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 165mg 121mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 580mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.54mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.082mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.378mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 19.5µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.356mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.949mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.285mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.035mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 61µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 4.324g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Bagel
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.

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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.