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Bagel vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bagel and omelette different?

  • Bagel is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, and iron, while omelette is higher in choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Omelette covers your daily need for cholesterol, 104% more than bagel.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index (69) than omelette (0).

Bagels, wheat and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +363.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more IronIron +86.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5858.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1085.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5165.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +2426.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7539.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
Contains more FatsFats +662.1%
Contains more WaterWater +102.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.57g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1570%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.024mg 61%
Choline 9.8mg 247.6mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.034mg 31%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.064mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 172µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.289mg 18%
Carbs 48.89g 0.64g 16%
Fats 1.53g 11.66g 16%
Iron 2.76mg 1.48mg 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Saturated fat 0g 3.319g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.386mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 2.712g 12%
Sodium 439mg 155mg 12%
Copper 0.175mg 0.063mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 4.843g 11%
Magnesium 51mg 11mg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Folate 76µg 39µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.29mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 154kcal 5%
Selenium 28.7µg 25.8µg 5%
Phosphorus 142mg 167mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.5µg 3%
Calcium 20mg 48mg 3%
Protein 10.2g 10.57g 1%
Potassium 165mg 117mg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 0.31g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.09mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.143mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Omelette
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%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.