Bagel vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bagel and doughnuts?
- Bagel is richer in manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
- Doughnuts have 4 times less manganese than bagel. Bagel has 1.43mg of manganese, while doughnuts have 0.333mg.
We used Bagels, wheat and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types in this comparison.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +329.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +184.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +521.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +553.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +280.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1529.4% |
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Carbs
~47.06g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2846.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.105g | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.333mg | 48% |
| Fats | 1.53g | 24.93g | 36% |
| Selenium | 28.7µg | 10.1µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 8.544g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 3.915g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 260mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 1.99mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.7g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 5.31g | 10% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 434kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 9.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 37.3mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 76µg | 92µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 2.53mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 2.91mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 477mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 47.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.12g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)