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Bagel vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bagel and cheese?

  • Bagel is higher in manganese, iron, and vitamin B1; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
  • Cheese contains 53 times less manganese than bagel. Bagel contains 1.43mg of manganese, while cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than bagel (69).

We used Bagels, wheat and Cheese, cheddar types in this article.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +1871.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5196.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
~equal in Selenium ~28.5µg

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5611.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.41mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1482.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2077.1%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%
~equal in Water ~37.02g

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3088.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 18.867g 86%
Calcium 20mg 710mg 69%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.027mg 61%
Fats 1.53g 33.31g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Phosphorus 142mg 455mg 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Iron 2.76mg 0.14mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.029mg 31%
Protein 10.2g 22.87g 25%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.64mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 9.246g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.059mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.428mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Copper 0.175mg 0.03mg 16%
Carbs 48.89g 3.09g 15%
Folate 76µg 27µg 12%
Sodium 439mg 653mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 404kcal 8%
Magnesium 51mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.066mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 1.421g 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.71mg 3%
Potassium 165mg 76mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.4µg 1%
Choline 9.8mg 16.5mg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 0.48g N/A
Selenium 28.7µg 28.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.