Bagel vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between bagel and french fries?
- Bagel is richer in manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Bagel's daily need coverage for manganese is 51% higher.
- French fries have 32 times less selenium than bagel. Bagel has 28.7µg of selenium, while french fries have 0.9µg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
We used Bagels, wheat and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 | +45.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3088.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +646.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275.5% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +862.7% |
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Water
~38.55g
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Other
~1.85g
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1958.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +476.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.7µg | 0.9µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.247mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 5.398g | 30% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 0.81mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.53g | 14.73g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.372mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 5.969g | 14% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 3.43g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.039mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Folate | 76µg | 30µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.336g | 11% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 210mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 1.67mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.124mg | 6% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 36.8mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 312kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 3.004mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 41.44g | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.12g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
26%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.