Food Guide

Bagels

Buying Tips

Buy bagels in the bakery, bread, or refrigerated- or frozen-food sections of most health food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible.

Varieties

Bagels come in dozens of varieties, from sweet to savory, and may contain dried fruit, nuts, seeds (usually poppy or sesame), herbs, spices, or sweeteners. They’re available in whole-wheat, white, and multi-grain varieties.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Toast bagels, spread with low-fat cream cheese, and top with thinly sliced red onion and cucumber.

Storing

Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use within a couple of days.

Nutrition Highlights

Bagel (plain, toasted), 1 Bagel (3 1/2-inch diameter [8.9cm])

  • Calories: 195
  • Protein: 7.4g
  • Carbohydrate: 38g
  • Total Fat: 1.0g
  • Fiber: 1.6g

*Excellent Source of: Selenium (23mg) and Thiamine (0.3mg)

*Good Source of: Iron (2.5mg) and Folate (49mcg)

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