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Bagel vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bagel and semolina

  • Bagel is richer in iron, manganese, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet semolina is richer in vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bagel is 25% higher.
  • Bagel contains 220 times more sodium than semolina. Bagel contains 439mg of sodium, while semolina contains 2mg.
  • Semolina has a lower glycemic index than bagel.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +273%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Potassium ~174mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~153mg

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.8%
Contains more FatsFats +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +280.8%
Contains more OtherOther +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +190.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Semolina DV% diff.
Starch 68.29g 28%
Iron 2.76mg 0.74mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.452mg 23%
Sodium 439mg 2mg 19%
Folate 76µg 8µg 17%
Manganese 1.43mg 1.035mg 17%
Selenium 28.7µg 19.9µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.224mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.05mg 12%
Copper 0.175mg 0.284mg 12%
Carbs 48.89g 80.89g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 5.048mg 10%
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.672mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 374kcal 6%
Magnesium 51mg 27mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 71mg 5%
Protein 10.2g 7.51g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.322g 4%
Phosphorus 142mg 153mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.03mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Fats 1.53g 1.03g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.294g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.02mg 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 79.09g N/A
Potassium 165mg 174mg 0%
Sugar 6.12g 0.33g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.258g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.