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Bagel vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bagel and arrowroot

  • Bagel is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet arrowroot is higher in folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 66% more than bagel.
  • Bagel contains 41 times more selenium than arrowroot. While bagel contains 28.7µg of selenium, arrowroot contains only 0.7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in arrowroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of arrowroot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Arrowroot, raw.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +721.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +344.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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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% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +665%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
Contains more WaterWater +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +917.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 76µg 338µg 66%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.174mg 55%
Selenium 28.7µg 0.7µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.143mg 22%
Sodium 439mg 26mg 18%
Carbs 48.89g 13.39g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.059mg 12%
Protein 10.2g 4.24g 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.3g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.693mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.266mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 65kcal 9%
Potassium 165mg 454mg 9%
Iron 2.76mg 2.22mg 7%
Copper 0.175mg 0.121mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 25mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.092g 6%
Phosphorus 142mg 98mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.292mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Fats 1.53g 0.2g 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.004g 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 6.12g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.039g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Bagel
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.