Bagel vs simit: which is healthier?

Bagel is more nutrient-dense, scoring 53/100 against 35/100 for simit. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Bagel

53/100Moderate nutrient density

264 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium bagel: 105 g

Higher score

Simit

35/100Lower nutrient density

316 kcal per 100 g. 1 simit: 110 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesBagel264 vs 316 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even11 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberSimit1.6 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarSimit8.4 vs 5.5 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumSimit107 vs 236 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatBagel0.4 vs 1.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientBagel, 100 gSimit, 100 gBagel, 105 gSimit, 110 g
Calories264 kcal316 kcal277 kcal348 kcal
Protein11 g9.9 g11 g11 g
Carbohydrates52 g52 g55 g57 g
Sugars8.4 g5.5 g8.9 g6 g
Fiber1.6 g3.3 g1.7 g3.6 g
Fat1.3 g8.1 g1.4 g8.9 g
Saturated fat0.4 g1.1 g0.4 g1.3 g
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 µg0 µg
Potassium107 mg236 mg112 mg260 mg
Iron3.6 mg5 mg3.7 mg5.5 mg
Calcium219 mg163 mg230 mg179 mg
Magnesium29 mg82 mg30 mg90 mg
Sodium422 mg418 mg443 mg459 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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