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Meatball vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Bagel

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin E , however, Bagel is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Bagel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
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Bagel
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +303.4%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +3487.5%
Equal in Potassium - 165
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +303.4%
Contains more Iron +27.8%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +3487.5%
Equal in Potassium - 165

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.
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Bagel
Contains more Vitamin E +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Equal in Folate - 76
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.209
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bagel
Contains more Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +488.2%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Carbs +511.1%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
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 Protein +105.9%
Contains more Fats +488.2%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Carbs +511.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.5%
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.
Meatball Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 44.79g Bagel
Protein 21g 10.2g Meatball
Fats 9g 1.53g Meatball
Carbs 8g 48.89g Bagel
Calories 197kcal 250kcal Bagel
Sugar 1.25g 6.12g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 4.1g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 20mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 344mg 142mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 165mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 439mg Bagel
Zinc 1.8mg 1.1mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.175mg Meatball
Manganese 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 0.8µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.32mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.403mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.209mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.375mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.147mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 76µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Bagel
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.29g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.936g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Bagel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.