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Bagel vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bagel and muenster cheese different?

  • Bagel is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, and vitamin B3, while muenster cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Muenster cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 96% more than bagel.
  • Bagel contains 179 times more manganese than muenster cheese. Bagel contains 1.43mg of manganese, while muenster cheese contains 0.008mg.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index (69) than muenster cheese (27).

Bagels, wheat and Cheese, muenster types were used in this article.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +573.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +464.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3485%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.6%

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
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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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4265.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1863.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2903.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.113g 87%
Calcium 20mg 717mg 70%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.008mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.47µg 61%
Phosphorus 142mg 468mg 47%
Fats 1.53g 30.04g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.013mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 96mg 32%
Iron 2.76mg 0.41mg 29%
Selenium 28.7µg 14.5µg 26%
Protein 10.2g 23.41g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 8.711g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.103mg 20%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Copper 0.175mg 0.031mg 16%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.81mg 16%
Folate 76µg 12µg 16%
Carbs 48.89g 1.12g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.32mg 9%
Sodium 439mg 628mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.056mg 7%
Calories 250kcal 368kcal 6%
Magnesium 51mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.661g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.5µg 1%
Potassium 165mg 134mg 1%
Choline 9.8mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Muenster cheese
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
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.