Bagel vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bagel and wheat?
- Bagel is higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, wheat is richer in zinc and selenium.
- Bagel's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 26% more.
- Wheat contains 55 times less sodium than bagel. Bagel contains 439mg of sodium, while wheat contains 8mg.
- Wheat has a lower glycemic index (50) than bagel (69).
We used Bagels, wheat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +324.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +596.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.095mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 8mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 1.03mg | 17% |
| Folate | 76µg | 11µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 1.76mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 5.71g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 27.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 2.305mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.84mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 28.7µg | 31.9µg | 6% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 132kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 0.243g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.207mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.53g | 0.83g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 48mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 165mg | 164mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.12g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.