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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
3
:
7
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Iron +112.3%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 142

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
7
:
5
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
1
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +765.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1562.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +765.7%
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.
Muffin Bagel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 51.9g 44.79g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 16.07g 1.53g Muffin
Carbs 53g 48.89g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 250kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 6.12g Bagel
Fiber 1.1g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 44mg 20mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 10mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 146mg 142mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 336mg 439mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.06mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.449mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 8.2µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.32mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
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
Folate 48µg 76µg Bagel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 1.5µg 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
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Bagel
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Bagel
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0g Bagel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.29g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.936g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
28%
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 Sugar?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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?
?
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.