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Bagel vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bagel and pop tarts

  • Bagel is richer in fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet pop tarts are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pop tarts is 32% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
~equal in Sodium ~398mg

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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.7%
Contains more WaterWater +200.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more FatsFats +769.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.9%

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2141.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +413.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bagel Pop tarts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 250kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 10.2g 4.6g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 44.79g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 48.89g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 51mg 16mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 24mg Pop tarts
Potassium 165mg 95mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 6.12g 30.9g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 1.1g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.15mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 142mg 88mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.29mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 76µg 80µg Pop tarts
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.02g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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

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.