Bagel vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bagel and crackers?
- Bagel is higher in manganese and selenium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin E, iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
- Crackers contain 4 times less selenium than bagel. Bagel contains 28.7µg of selenium, while crackers contain 6.7µg.
- Bagel has less sodium.
We used Bagels, wheat and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +846.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4520% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1095.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1627.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2159.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1303.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 13.137g | 81% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 69.3µg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.491mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 28.7µg | 6.7µg | 40% |
| Fats | 1.53g | 26.43g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.456mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 3.03mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 4.03mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 6.553g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 248mg | 15% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 510kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 726mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 6.64g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 4.352mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Folate | 76µg | 92µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 61.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.417mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.416mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.12g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 9.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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
26%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.