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Candy bar vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and bagel

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus, yet bagel is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11758% more than bagel.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more IronIron +184.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +510.6%

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103981.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~76µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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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 ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more FatsFats +2102.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2246.9%
~equal in Carbs ~48.89g
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5665.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1037.8%
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.
Candy bar Bagel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Bagel Opinion
Calories 522kcal 250kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 10.2g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 1.53g Candy bar
Net carbs 43.3g 44.79g Bagel
Carbs 47.4g 48.89g Bagel
Magnesium 110mg 51mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 20mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 165mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 2.76mg Bagel
Sugar 42.22g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 4.1g 4.1g
Copper 0.774mg 0.175mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 1.1mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 142mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 439mg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.32mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 4.7µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.209mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.37mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.375mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.147mg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 75µg 76µg Bagel
Choline 29.4mg 9.8mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.29g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.936g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Bagel
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
2748%
Candy bar
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.