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Pretzels vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pretzels and Bagel

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, and Copper, however, Bagel is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Sodium needs 55% more than Bagel.
  • Bagel has 2 times less Copper than Pretzels. Pretzels have 0.264mg of Copper, while Bagel has 0.175mg.
  • Bagel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 +80%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +394.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Copper +50.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +394.8%

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 B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 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 B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bagel
Contains more Fats +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +167.8%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +1037.9%
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 +128.8%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +167.8%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +1037.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.3%
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.
Pretzels Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 44.79g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 3.5g 1.53g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 48.89g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 250kcal Pretzels
Sugar 6.12g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 4.1g Bagel
Calcium 36mg 20mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 35mg 51mg Bagel
Phosphorus 113mg 142mg Bagel
Potassium 146mg 165mg Bagel
Sodium 1715mg 439mg Bagel
Zinc 0.85mg 1.1mg Bagel
Copper 0.264mg 0.175mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 1.43mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin E 0.32mg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.209mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.375mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.147mg Bagel
Folate 83µg 76µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 1.5µg Bagel
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.29g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.936g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 1276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.