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English muffin vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between English muffin and Bagel?

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper in Bagel is higher than in English muffin.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 47% more.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Bagel
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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 CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains more IronIron +210.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg
~equal in Sodium ~439mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 FatsFats +17.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
~equal in Carbs ~48.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.29g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.936g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Bagel Opinion
Calories 235kcal 250kcal Bagel
Protein 7.7g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 1.8g 1.53g English muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 44.79g Bagel
Carbs 46g 48.89g Bagel
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Bagel
Calcium 52mg 20mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 165mg Bagel
Iron 0.89mg 2.76mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.129mg 0.175mg Bagel
Zinc 0.7mg 1.1mg Bagel
Phosphorus 133mg 142mg Bagel
Sodium 464mg 439mg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Manganese 0.357mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.209mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.375mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.147mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Folate 37µg 76µg Bagel
Choline 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.29g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.936g Bagel
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.