Biscuit vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between biscuits and bagel
- Biscuits are richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet bagel is richer in manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bagel is 46% higher.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than bagel.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1075% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +965.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
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Carbs
~48.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2289.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +344.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.43mg | 46% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 1.53g | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 20mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.936g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.29g | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 28.7µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.147mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 439mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 10.2g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 250kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 61µg | 76µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 3.37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 48.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 165mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 44.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 6.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.