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Bagel vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bagel and nori

  • Bagel is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and iron, yet nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for nori is 104% higher.
  • Bagel contains 41 times more selenium than nori. Bagel contains 28.7µg of selenium, while nori contains 0.7µg.
  • Nori contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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%
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2450%
Contains more IronIron +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.05mg

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%
Nori
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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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.159mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.4mg

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
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.6%
Contains more FatsFats +446.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +856.8%
Contains more WaterWater +126.4%
Contains more OtherOther +106%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +750.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Nori DV% diff.
Selenium 28.7µg 0.7µg 51%
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 260µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.098mg 25%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.988mg 19%
Folate 76µg 146µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.446mg 18%
Sodium 439mg 48mg 17%
Carbs 48.89g 5.11g 15%
Fiber 4.1g 0.3g 15%
Phosphorus 142mg 58mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.47mg 12%
Magnesium 51mg 2mg 12%
Iron 2.76mg 1.8mg 12%
Calories 250kcal 35kcal 11%
Copper 0.175mg 0.264mg 10%
Protein 10.2g 5.81g 9%
Potassium 165mg 356mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.11g 6%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.521mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4µg 2%
Fats 1.53g 0.28g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.025g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.159mg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 0.49g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.05mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.061g 0%
Choline 9.8mg 10.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0%
Valine 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Nori
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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 ($)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.