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Bagel vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Shortcake

  • Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc, yet Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 48% higher.
  • Bagel contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. Bagel contains 0.147mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake contains 0.03mg.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +925%
~equal in Iron ~2.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~143mg

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.2%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more FatsFats +828.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1984.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bagel Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shortcake Opinion
Calories 250kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 10.2g 6.1g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 44.79g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 48.89g 48.5g Bagel
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 16mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 165mg 106mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 2.54mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g Shortcake
Fiber 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.076mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.48mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 439mg 506mg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.33mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 17µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.311mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.573mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.248mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.03mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 76µg 53µg Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 3.772g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
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
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.