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Bagel vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bagel and Cheese sandwich

  • Bagel has more Manganese, and Selenium, while Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bagel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +32%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +169%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Magnesium - 54
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1073.4%
Contains more Fats +1534%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.8
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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1073.4%
Contains more Fats +1534%
Contains more Carbs +19%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3469.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.3%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3469.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.3%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 10.2g 9.8g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 48.89g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 250kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 6.12g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 4.1g 3.1g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.76mg 2.62mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 142mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 165mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 439mg 839mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.87mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.16mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 1.083mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 24.3µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.358mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 3.185mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 76µg 64µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 4.129g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

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Bagel Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Bagel
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.129g)
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.
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.