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Bagel vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bagel and Waffle

  • Bagel is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bagel covers your daily Manganese needs 51% more than Waffle.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more Copper than Waffle. While Bagel contains 0.175mg of Copper, Waffle contains only 0.062mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Waffles, plain, 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
6
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%
Waffle
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
~equal in Potassium ~159mg

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
7
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%
Waffle
5
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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Waffle
3
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +821.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
1
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Waffle
2
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1114.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Waffle Opinion
Calories 250kcal 291kcal Waffle
Protein 10.2g 7.9g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 44.79g 32.9g Bagel
Carbs 48.89g 32.9g Bagel
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 165mg 159mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 2.31mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g Waffle
Fiber 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.175mg 0.062mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.68mg Bagel
Phosphorus 142mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 439mg 511mg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 1.43mg 0.265mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.263mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 2.073mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.056mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 76µg 46µg Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.866g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Waffle
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%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.