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Bagel vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bagel and tortilla

  • Bagel has more manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6, while tortilla has more iron and folate.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for manganese is 51% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 3 times less zinc than bagel. Bagel contains 1.1mg of zinc, while tortilla contains 0.32mg.
  • Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of bagel is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Bagels, wheat and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +38%
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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
6
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.37mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
2
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61.1%
~equal in Carbs ~49.94g
~equal in Water ~39.96g
~equal in Other ~1.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Tortilla DV% diff.
Manganese 1.43mg 0.268mg 51%
Selenium 28.7µg 16.6µg 22%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Iron 2.76mg 3.81mg 13%
Copper 0.175mg 0.102mg 8%
Magnesium 51mg 19mg 8%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.06mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.32mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.114mg 7%
Protein 10.2g 7.28g 6%
Folate 76µg 98µg 6%
Calcium 20mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.125mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.17mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.391g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.37mg 3%
Potassium 165mg 105mg 2%
Sodium 439mg 482mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.296g 1%
Calories 250kcal 237kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.19mg 1%
Phosphorus 142mg 146mg 1%
Fats 1.53g 0.95g 1%
Carbs 48.89g 49.94g 0%
Net carbs 44.79g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 2.75g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bagel Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
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 ($)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.