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Bagel vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bagel and Shortbread

  • Bagel has more Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Bagel covers your daily Manganese needs 45% more than Shortbread.
  • Shortbread has 5 times less Selenium than Bagel. Bagel has 28.7µg of Selenium, while Shortbread has 6.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.9%
Contains more Selenium +362.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.9%
Contains more Selenium +362.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.9%
Contains more Water +943.1%
Contains more Other +77.7%
Contains more Fats +1613.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +89.9%
Contains more Water +943.1%
Contains more Other +77.7%
Contains more Fats +1613.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.5%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 10.2g 5.37g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 48.89g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 250kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 6.12g 21.65g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 1.3g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 13mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 51mg 14mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 66mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 88mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.09mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.393mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 6.2µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.353mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 3.275mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.321mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.071mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 8.105g Bagel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Shortbread
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%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
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)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.