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. Store in a plastic
bag at room temperature, and use within a couple of days.
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.
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)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
