Bagel vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Bagel and French bread different?
- Bagel is richer in Manganese, while French bread is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
- Bagel covers your daily need of Manganese 37% more than French bread.
- Bagel contains 2 times more Magnesium than French bread. Bagel contains 51mg of Magnesium, while French bread contains 31mg.
- Bagel is lower in Sodium.
Bagels, wheat and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
48.89 g
Water:
37.55 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.936 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 319kcal |
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| Protein | 10.2g | 13g |
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| Fats | 1.53g | 2.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.79g | 58.83g |
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| Carbs | 48.89g | 61.93g |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 165mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 2.76mg | 3.87mg |
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| Sugar | 6.12g | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 142mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 439mg | 720mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.573mg |
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| Selenium | 28.7µg | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 5.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 76µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.29g | 0.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 0.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)
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.