Is bagel high in protein?

Per calorie, bagel ranks #310 of 536 everyday foods in the USDA data Imi uses, with 4 g of protein per 100 calories. Foods with about 10 g or more per 100 calories are very protein-dense.

How many calories are in bagel?

1 bagel (105 g) has about 277 calories, with 1.4 g of fat and 55 g of carbohydrate, per USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in bagel? 11.1 g per 1 bagel

Q: How much protein is in bagel?

1 bagel (105 g) of bagel has 11.1 g of protein and 277 calories: about 4 g of protein per 100 calories, which is moderate.

At a glance

11.1 g protein and 277 calories per 1 bagel (105 g).
4 g protein per 100 calories: #310 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #9 of 57 in grains & bread.
1.7 g fiber and 443 mg sodium per serving.

What is bagel like to eat?

Bagels are dense, chewy bread rings that are boiled before baking. They are a breakfast classic topped with cream cheese, eggs or smoked salmon.

How can you eat more bagel?

Try this

Top with smoked salmon and cream cheeseMake a breakfast sandwich with egg and cheeseSpread with peanut butterToast and top with cottage cheese and tomato

Is bagel good on a GLP-1?

Bagels are dense, so half a bagel with a protein topping may be easier than a whole one. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.

How does bagel compare?

Food	Serving	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 kcal
Bagel	1 bagel	11.1 g	277	4 g
Bread	1 slice	2.4 g	68	3.5 g
Cream cheese	2 tbsp	1.7 g	98	1.7 g
Smoked salmon	1 oz	5.1 g	33	15.6 g

Close to bagel per calorie: peanut butter (4.1 g), falafel (4 g), almonds (3.7 g), quinoa (3.7 g).

Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.

What should you look for when you buy it?

Bagel sizes vary a lot, so check the serving size on the label; freeze extras to keep them fresh.

What's the full nutrition for bagel?

Nutrient	Per 1 bagel (105 g)	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Calories	277	264
Protein	11.1 g	10.6 g	22%
Fat	1.4 g	1.3 g
Saturated fat	0.4 g	0.4 g	2%
Carbohydrate	55 g	52.4 g
Fiber	1.7 g	1.6 g	6%
Sugar	8.8 g	8.4 g
Sodium	443 mg	422 mg	19%
Calcium	230 mg	219 mg	18%
Iron	3.7 mg	3.57 mg	21%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0 mcg	0%

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Bagels, plain, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes onion, poppy, sesame)". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.

General education about food, not medical advice. If you have kidney disease or another condition that affects protein, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your own needs.

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