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Bagel vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bagel and Saltine cracker

  • Bagel is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 62% more than Bagel.
  • Bagel contains 2 times more Manganese than Saltine cracker. While Bagel contains 1.43mg of Manganese, Saltine cracker contains only 0.637mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bagel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +179.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +179.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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 E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +226.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1004.4%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Fats - 1.6
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Water +1004.4%
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Fats - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.2g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.53g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 48.89g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 250kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 6.12g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Iron 2.76mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 51mg 26mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 113mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 115mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 849mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.94mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.145mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.637mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 21.4µg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.12mg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.085mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0g 0.244g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.142g Bagel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.685g Bagel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.