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Bagel vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bagel and Cracker?

  • Bagel is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Cracker contains 4 times less Selenium than Bagel. Bagel contains 28.7µg of Selenium, while Cracker contains 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.
Bagel
7
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Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +328.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +328.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +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.
Bagel
1
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
2
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Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1095.9%
Contains more Fats +1627.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1095.9%
Contains more Fats +1627.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1303.5%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Bagel Cracker
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 59g Cracker
Protein 10.2g 6.64g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 48.89g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 250kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 6.12g 8.18g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 2.3g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.76mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 165mg 118mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 726mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.104mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.491mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 6.7µg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.063mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 1.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 5.562g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
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.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.