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Bagel vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bagel and penne

  • Bagel is richer in iron, fiber, and magnesium, yet penne is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bagel is 25% higher.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more sugar than penne. Bagel contains 6.12g of sugar, while penne contains 1.9g.
  • Penne has a lower glycemic index than bagel.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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
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%
Penne
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +245%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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
9
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%
Penne
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Penne
2
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more FatsFats +161.4%
Contains more WaterWater +92.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
2
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Penne
1
62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Penne DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 62%
Selenium 28.7µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 34%
Iron 2.76mg 0.8mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 21%
Folate 76µg 19%
Copper 0.175mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 16%
Carbs 48.89g 16.8g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.3g 10%
Protein 10.2g 5.7g 9%
Sodium 439mg 248mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Calcium 20mg 89mg 7%
Calories 250kcal 126kcal 6%
Fiber 4.1g 2.7g 6%
Magnesium 51mg 30mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Fats 1.53g 4g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.4g 4%
Phosphorus 142mg 118mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 1g 2%
Potassium 165mg 122mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 1.9g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.