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Bagel vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bagel and brunost different?

  • Bagel is higher in manganese and iron; however, brunost is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brunost is 101% higher.
  • Bagel contains 36 times more manganese than brunost. While bagel contains 1.43mg of manganese, brunost contains only 0.04mg.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index (27) than bagel (69).

Bagels, wheat and Cheese, gjetost are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +430.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3475%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +753.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.14mg

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +179.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1828.8%
Contains more OtherOther +159.6%
~equal in Protein ~9.65g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2616.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.938g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 1.382mg 90%
Saturated fat 0g 19.16g 87%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.04mg 60%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 3.351mg 60%
Phosphorus 142mg 444mg 43%
Fats 1.53g 29.51g 43%
Calcium 20mg 400mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Potassium 165mg 1409mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Iron 2.76mg 0.52mg 28%
Selenium 28.7µg 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 7.879g 19%
Folate 76µg 5µg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.813mg 16%
Copper 0.175mg 0.08mg 11%
Calories 250kcal 466kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.271mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.315mg 7%
Sodium 439mg 600mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Carbs 48.89g 42.65g 2%
Protein 10.2g 9.65g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 6.12g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.14mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.938g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.