Bagel vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bagel and italian bread
- Bagel has more manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus, while italian bread has more folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Bagel's daily need coverage for manganese is 42% higher.
- Italian bread contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than bagel. Bagel contains 0.147mg of vitamin B6, while italian bread contains 0.048mg.
- The amount of sodium in bagel is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Bread, italian.
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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 | +88.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +206.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +151.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
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:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +128.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~50.1g
~equal in
Water
~35.7g
~equal in
Other
~1.9g
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 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.43mg | 0.464mg | 42% |
Folate | 76µg | 191µg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.048mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.473mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.292mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 142mg | 103mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 4.381mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 51mg | 27mg | 6% |
Calcium | 20mg | 78mg | 6% |
Sodium | 439mg | 550mg | 5% |
Fiber | 4.1g | 3.2g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 1.39g | 3% |
Selenium | 28.7µg | 27.2µg | 3% |
Protein | 10.2g | 8.8g | 3% |
Fats | 1.53g | 3.5g | 3% |
Potassium | 165mg | 110mg | 2% |
Iron | 2.76mg | 2.94mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.175mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
Choline | 9.8mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.812g | 1% |
Calories | 250kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
Carbs | 48.89g | 50.1g | 0% |
Net carbs | 44.79g | 46.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.12g | 3.17g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.188mg | 0% |
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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%

57%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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