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Bagel vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bagel and Doughnuts?

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Doughnuts have 4 times less Manganese than Bagel. Bagel has 1.43mg of Manganese, while Doughnuts have 0.333mg.

We used Bagels, wheat and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types in this comparison.

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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
Bagel
8
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Selenium +184.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Sodium - 477
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Selenium +184.2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Equal in Sodium - 477

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
Bagel
3
:
7
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Bagel
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
Bagel
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Contains more Fats +1529.4%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88
Bagel
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Contains more Fats +1529.4%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
Bagel
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2846.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2846.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 10.2g 5.31g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 48.89g 47.06g Bagel
Calories 250kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 6.12g 18.15g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 1.7g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.76mg 2.53mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 17mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 165mg 134mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 477mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.09mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.333mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 10.1µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.39mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.91mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.05mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 1.5µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 11.105g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/nutrients
  2. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.