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Bagel vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bagel and Pound cake different?

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Bagel covers your daily need of Manganese 57% more than Pound cake.
  • Bagel contains 7 times more Fiber than Pound cake. Bagel contains 4.1g of Fiber, while Pound cake contains 0.6g.

Bagels, wheat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +474%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
Equal in Potassium - 149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +537.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +474%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 140
Equal in Potassium - 149

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more Folate +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Contains more Folate +81%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Contains more Fats +812.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +45.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Contains more Fats +812.4%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +941.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +941.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 44.79g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 10.2g 5g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 48.89g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 250kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 6.12g 33.36g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 0.6g Bagel
Calcium 20mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.76mg 1.48mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 8mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 140mg Bagel
Potassium 165mg 149mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 1.1mg 0.43mg Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.042mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.11mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 5µg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.173mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.615mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.036mg Bagel
Folate 76µg 42µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Bagel
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 4.811g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Bagel
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.