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Bagel vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bagel and Graham cracker

  • Bagel has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Graham cracker has more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Graham cracker contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Bagel. Bagel contains 0.403mg of Vitamin B1, while Graham cracker contains 0.265mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Copper ~0.17mg
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.156mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1007.7%
Contains more FatsFats +592.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +765.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 250kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 10.2g 6.69g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 44.79g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 48.89g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 51mg 40mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 165mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.76mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 6.12g 24.85g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 3.4g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.17mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.96mg Bagel
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 142mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 439mg 459mg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.43mg 1.019mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 6.3µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.265mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 1.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 76µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Bagel
Choline 9.8mg 5.9mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 1.633g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 5.388g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.