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Bagel vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bagel and English muffin?

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper in Bagel is higher than in English muffin.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 47% more.
  • English muffin contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Bagel. Bagel contains 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while English muffin contains 0.043mg.

We used Bagels, wheat and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Iron +210.1%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +300.6%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Sodium - 464
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +210.1%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +26%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +300.6%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 133
Equal in Sodium - 464

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Folate +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Folate +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Equal in Carbs - 46
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.302
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.302
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.888

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 43.3g Bagel
Protein 10.2g 7.7g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 48.89g 46g Bagel
Calories 250kcal 235kcal Bagel
Sugar 6.12g English muffin
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 2.76mg 0.89mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 133mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 131mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 464mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.129mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.357mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.181mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.154mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.566mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.043mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 37µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.259g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.888g Bagel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.