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Muffin vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and Bagel

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, and Choline, however, Bagel has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 43% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Bagel
7
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 +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +112.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Phosphorus ~142mg

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.
Muffin
8
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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Bagel
5
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Bagel
3
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 +950.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
~equal in Carbs ~48.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Bagel
1
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 +1562.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +765.7%
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.
Muffin Bagel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Bagel Opinion
Calories 375kcal 250kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 16.07g 1.53g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 44.79g Muffin
Carbs 53g 48.89g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Bagel
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 51mg Bagel
Calcium 44mg 20mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 165mg Bagel
Iron 1.3mg 2.76mg Bagel
Sugar 31.47g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 1.1g 4.1g Bagel
Copper 0.06mg 0.175mg Bagel
Zinc 0.37mg 1.1mg Bagel
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 142mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 439mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.32mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 8.2µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.209mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.375mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.147mg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.5µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 76µg Bagel
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Bagel
Choline 92.5mg 9.8mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.29g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.936g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
30%
Muffin
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.