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Graham cracker vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Graham cracker and Bagel

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Bagel has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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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 +285%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
~equal in Potassium ~165mg
~equal in Copper ~0.175mg
~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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +371.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.147mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +592.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1007.7%
Contains more OtherOther +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 +765.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.6%
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.
Graham cracker Bagel
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Bagel Opinion
Calories 430kcal 250kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 10.6g 1.53g Graham cracker
Net carbs 74.26g 44.79g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 48.89g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 51mg Bagel
Calcium 77mg 20mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 165mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 2.76mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 3.4g 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.17mg 0.175mg Bagel
Zinc 0.96mg 1.1mg Bagel
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 142mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 439mg Bagel
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.32mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 6.3µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.209mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.37mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.375mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.147mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.5µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 76µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Bagel
Choline 5.9mg 9.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 1.633g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 0.29g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.936g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.