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Bagel vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bagel and Crouton

  • Bagel has more Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Crouton is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Bagel covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Crouton.
  • Crouton has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Bagel. Bagel has 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while Crouton has 0.026mg.
  • Bagel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Croutons, plain.

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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 +64.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +186%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.163
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Magnesium +64.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +186%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.163

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
1
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Contains more Water +582.7%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +331.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +36.6%
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +582.7%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +331.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +36.6%

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 +954.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +954.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 10.2g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 1.53g 6.6g Crouton
Carbs 48.89g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 250kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 6.12g Crouton
Fiber 4.1g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 20mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 2.76mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 51mg 31mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 115mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 124mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 698mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.89mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.163mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.5mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.026mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 0g 1.51g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.