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Bagel vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Multigrain bread

  • Bagel is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Multigrain bread is 34% higher.
  • Bagel contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Multigrain bread. Bagel contains 0.403mg of Vitamin B1, while Multigrain bread contains 0.243mg.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +455%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.72
Equal in Sodium - 414
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 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Calcium +455%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +68.2%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.72
Equal in Sodium - 414

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.365
Equal in Folate - 70
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.365
Equal in Folate - 70
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +200.7%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +200.7%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +184.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 39.01g Bagel
Protein 10.2g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 1.53g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Carbs 48.89g 47.11g Bagel
Calories 250kcal 288kcal Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.12g 6.94g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 20mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.76mg 2.72mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 142mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 165mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 439mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.1mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.175mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 1.43mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 28.7µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.243mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.142mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.365mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 76µg 70µg Bagel
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.5µg
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.948g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 2.035g Multigrain bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.