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Bagel vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bagel and Italian bread

  • Bagel has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Italian bread has more Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% higher.
  • Italian bread contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Bagel. Bagel contains 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while Italian bread contains 0.048mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bagel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Bread, italian.

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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
7
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +208.2%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Copper - 0.191
Equal in Selenium - 27.2
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.9%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +208.2%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Copper - 0.191
Equal in Selenium - 27.2

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
:
6
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin E +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Folate +151.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
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%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Folate +151.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
Bagel
2
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +128.8%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Equal in Water - 35.7
Equal in Other - 1.9
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
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +128.8%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Equal in Water - 35.7
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
Bagel
0
:
2
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 10.2g 8.8g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 3.5g Italian bread
Carbs 48.89g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 250kcal 271kcal Italian bread
Sugar 6.12g 3.17g Italian bread
Fiber 4.1g 3.2g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.76mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 51mg 27mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 103mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 110mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 550mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.86mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 1.43mg 0.464mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 27.2µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.29mg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.048mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.2µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.812g Italian bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 1.39g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Italian bread
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
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.