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Doughnuts vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Doughnuts and Bagel?

  • Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, while Bagel is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • Bagel has 6 times less Vitamin E than Doughnuts. Doughnuts have 1.99mg of Vitamin E , while Bagel has 0.32mg.
  • Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bagels, wheat types in this comparison.

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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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
8
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Selenium +184.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.76
Equal in Sodium - 439
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.4%
Contains more Selenium +184.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.76
Equal in Sodium - 439

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.
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
7
:
3
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.403
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 E +521.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.403
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
3
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Fats +1529.4%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89
Equal in Other - 1.83
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +1529.4%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Water +80.4%
Equal in Carbs - 48.89
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
2
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2846.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2846.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%
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.
Doughnuts Bagel
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 44.79g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 24.93g 1.53g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 48.89g Bagel
Calories 434kcal 250kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 40mg 20mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 17mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 260mg 142mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 477mg 439mg Bagel
Zinc 0.5mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.09mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.333mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 10.1µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.32mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.209mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.375mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.147mg Bagel
Folate 92µg 76µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 9.8µg 1.5µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 11.105g 0g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 0.29g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 0.936g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
33%
Doughnuts
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.