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Bagel vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bagel and Matzo

  • Bagel is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Matzo is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bagel covers your daily Manganese needs 34% more than Matzo.

Food varieties used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
7
:
3
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
5
:
3
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.387
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.387

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
4
:
1
Matzo
Contains more Water +773.3%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Equal in Protein - 10
Equal in Fats - 1.4
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Water +773.3%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Equal in Protein - 10
Equal in Fats - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
:
0
Matzo
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 10.2g 10g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 1.4g Bagel
Carbs 48.89g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 250kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 6.12g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 4.1g 3g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 13mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 51mg 25mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 89mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 112mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 1.1mg 0.68mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.06mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.65mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.06mg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.387mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.115mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 17µg Bagel
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.3µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0g 0.226g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 0.127g Bagel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.603g Bagel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
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.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.