USDA-derived comparison
Bagel vs Pasta (cooked)
Bagel leads for Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 and Iron per 100g, while Pasta (cooked) holds its own elsewhere.
Who each is for: Choose bagel for vitamin E and vitamin B1.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Bagel
Typical serving: 1 bagel (105g)
22/100
Pasta (cooked)
Typical serving: 1 bowl (200g)
10/100
No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.
Full Pasta (cooked) pageSide by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Bagel | Pasta (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 52 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 2 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 422 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 44 mg |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 7 mg |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 18 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 106 µg | 102 µg |
Servings differ: 1 bagel of bagel is about 105g, 1 bowl of pasta (cooked) about 200g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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