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Bagel vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bagel and Muffin

  • Bagel has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 43% more.
  • Bagel has 4 times more Fiber than Muffin. Bagel has 4.1g of Fiber, while Muffin has 1.1g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bagels, wheat and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
:
3
Muffin
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 146

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
5
:
7
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
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% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
:
2
Muffin
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Fats +950.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Fats +950.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
1
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2
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +765.7%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +765.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 10.2g 4.49g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 48.89g 53g Muffin
Calories 250kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 6.12g 31.47g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 1.1g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.76mg 1.3mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 10mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 165mg 121mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.1mg 0.37mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.06mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.449mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 8.2µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.168mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.163mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.418mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.04mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 48µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Bagel
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.844g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
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 ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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