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Bagel vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bagel and sweet roll

  • Bagel is richer in manganese, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin E and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bagel is 49% higher.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more magnesium than sweet roll. Bagel contains 51mg of magnesium, while sweet roll contains 17mg.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than bagel.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.6%
Contains more IronIron +72.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.8%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +321.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.406mg
~equal in Folate ~72µg

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% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +971.9%
~equal in Carbs ~50.9g
~equal in Other ~1.7g

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1554.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +698.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Sweet roll DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 0.3mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 7.473g 44%
Fats 1.53g 16.4g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Selenium 28.7µg 17µg 21%
Iron 2.76mg 1.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 0g 3.079g 14%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.99mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 4.797g 11%
Copper 0.175mg 0.088mg 10%
Phosphorus 142mg 76mg 9%
Protein 10.2g 6.2g 8%
Magnesium 51mg 17mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.324mg 7%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.384mg 6%
Choline 9.8mg 41.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Calories 250kcal 372kcal 6%
Sodium 439mg 304mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.59mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.265mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.107mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 165mg 111mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.406mg 1%
Folate 76µg 72µg 1%
Carbs 48.89g 50.9g 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)
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 ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.