Bagel vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bagel and cream cheese
- Bagel is higher in manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, and folate, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Cream cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 101% more than bagel.
- Bagel contains 130 times more manganese than cream cheese. While bagel contains 1.43mg of manganese, cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Cheese, cream.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2409.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +872.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +385% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1652.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3603.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +744.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +177.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
48.89 g
Water:
37.55 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +785.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2151% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.936 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2971.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 20.213g | 92% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.011mg | 62% |
| Fats | 1.53g | 34.44g | 51% |
| Selenium | 28.7µg | 8.6µg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 0.11mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.023mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 0.091mg | 20% |
| Folate | 76µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.018mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 5.52g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 6.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 350kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 314mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 107mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 1.483g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.517mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 2.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.12g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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