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Biscuit vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Biscuit and Bagel

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Bagel is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 46% higher.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bagels, wheat.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
7
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.76
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +47.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.76

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
8
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +24.6%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Bagel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Folate +24.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Fats +965.4%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Bagel
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +965.4%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +344.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Biscuit Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 44.79g Bagel
Protein 7g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 16.3g 1.53g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 48.89g Bagel
Calories 353kcal 250kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 6.12g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 235mg 20mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.76mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 164mg 142mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 580mg 439mg Bagel
Zinc 0.54mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.082mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.378mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 19.5µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.209mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.375mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.147mg Bagel
Folate 61µg 76µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.29g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.936g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Bagel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.