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Bagel vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Biscuit

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 46% higher.
  • Bagel contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Bagel contains 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
  • Bagel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more FatsFats +965.4%
Contains more OtherOther +74.9%
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Biscuit Opinion
Calories 250kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 10.2g 7g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 44.79g 43.1g Bagel
Carbs 48.89g 44.6g Bagel
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 165mg 121mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 6.12g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.082mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.54mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 439mg 580mg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.378mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 19.5µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.356mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.949mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.285mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.035mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 76µg 61µg Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 4.324g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.