Bagel vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bagel and wheat
- Wheat is richer than bagel in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat is 110% higher.
- Bagel contains 220 times more sodium than wheat . Bagel contains 439mg of sodium, while wheat contains 2mg.
- Wheat has a lower glycemic index than bagel.
Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat and Wheat, durum.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +243.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
~equal in
Other
~1.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.978g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.7µg | 89.4µg | 110% |
| Manganese | 1.43mg | 3.012mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 508mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.175mg | 0.553mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.16mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 144mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.147mg | 0.419mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.37mg | 6.738mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 439mg | 2mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.935mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 3.52mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 431mg | 8% |
| Folate | 76µg | 43µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 48.89g | 71.13g | 7% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 13.68g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Calories | 250kcal | 339kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.454g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.403mg | 0.419mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.53g | 2.47g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.79g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.12g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.344g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.936g | 0.978g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.