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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 for bagel is 32% higher.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more zinc than gingerbread. Bagel contains 1.1mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Bagel has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

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.
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.375mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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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 ProteinProtein +161.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +971.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2356.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Gingerbread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 0.683mg 32%
Fats 1.53g 16.4g 23%
Selenium 28.7µg 16.3µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 4.216g 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.122g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.19mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 7.124g 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Phosphorus 142mg 54mg 13%
Protein 10.2g 3.9g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Folate 76µg 33µg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.738mg 10%
Potassium 165mg 439mg 8%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.39mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 356kcal 5%
Sodium 439mg 327mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 71mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.162mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Iron 2.76mg 2.88mg 2%
Copper 0.175mg 0.195mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 48.89g 49.2g 0%
Net carbs 44.79g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 6.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.375mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Gingerbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Bagel
17%
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 richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.