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Bagel vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Gingerbread

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Gingerbread is richer in Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 32% higher.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Bagel contains 1.1mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +76.1%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +109.4%
Contains more Selenium +76.1%
Contains more Calcium +255%
Contains more Magnesium +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +166.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Copper +11.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.88

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 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Fats +971.9%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Fats +971.9%
Contains more Other +36.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2356.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2356.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 10.2g 3.9g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 48.89g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 250kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 6.12g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.76mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 51mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 142mg 54mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 439mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.1mg 0.39mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 1.43mg 0.683mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 16.3µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.19mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.162mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.738mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.375mg
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 76µg 33µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 4.122g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.