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Cracker vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and Bagel?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Bagel is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bagels, wheat 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.
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
7
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +328.4%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +46%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.6%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Copper +68.3%
Contains more Manganese +191.2%
Contains more Selenium +328.4%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin E +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.403
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Fats +1627.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1095.9%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +1627.5%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1095.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1303.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2159.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1303.5%
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.
Cracker Bagel
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 59g 44.79g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 26.43g 1.53g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 48.89g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 250kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 2.3g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 120mg 20mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.76mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 248mg 142mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 726mg 439mg Bagel
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.104mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.491mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 6.7µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.32mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.403mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.209mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.37mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.375mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.147mg Bagel
Folate 92µg 76µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.5µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Bagel
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.29g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.936g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.