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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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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.
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.416mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.6mg

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
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 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
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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
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.
Bagel Crackers
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 Crackers Opinion
Calories 250kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 10.2g 6.64g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 44.79g 59g Crackers
Carbs 48.89g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 165mg 118mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 6.12g 8.18g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 2.3g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.104mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg Bagel
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 142mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 439mg 726mg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 1.43mg 0.491mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 6.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.063mg Bagel
Vitamin K 1.5µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 76µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Bagel
Choline 9.8mg 9.6mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 5.562g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg Crackers
Methionine 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - 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.