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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 for 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% 6% 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 0.33mg 48%
Selenium 28.7µg 17µg 21%
Calcium 20mg 205mg 19%
Fats 1.53g 14.2g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 3.632g 18%
Saturated fat 0g 3.772g 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 6.045g 14%
Copper 0.175mg 0.076mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.03mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 16mg 8%
Protein 10.2g 6.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.311mg 8%
Folate 76µg 53µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.48mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.573mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.272mg 5%
Calories 250kcal 346kcal 5%
Sodium 439mg 506mg 3%
Iron 2.76mg 2.54mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.248mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Potassium 165mg 106mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 44.79g 48.5g N/A
Carbs 48.89g 48.5g 0%
Sugar 6.12g N/A
Phosphorus 142mg 143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.