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Bagel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bagel and chocolate

  • Bagel has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 95% more than bagel.
  • Chocolate has 18 times less sodium than bagel. Bagel has 439mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bagel is 69, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +856.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.8%
Contains more IronIron +190.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +487.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
~equal in Manganese ~1.419mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1512%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109%
Contains more WaterWater +3771.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1944.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.1%
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3189.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.175mg 1.028mg 95%
Saturated fat 0g 18.519g 84%
Iron 2.76mg 8.02mg 66%
Selenium 28.7µg 3µg 47%
Fats 1.53g 31.28g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.025mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 9.54g 23%
Magnesium 51mg 146mg 23%
Folate 76µg 19%
Sodium 439mg 24mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.725mg 17%
Calories 250kcal 546kcal 15%
Fiber 4.1g 7g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.05mg 12%
Potassium 165mg 559mg 12%
Protein 10.2g 4.88g 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Phosphorus 142mg 206mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.042mg 8%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.01mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.1µg 6%
Calcium 20mg 56mg 4%
Carbs 48.89g 61.17g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.297mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.54mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 1.092g 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 1.43mg 1.419mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.