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Plain bagel
Calories & nutrition facts
enriched, with calcium propionate, includes onion, poppy, sesame
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 264 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 51 g 18%
- Fat 1.3 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 8.4 g —
- Sodium 422 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 7.5 mg 50%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.57 mg 47%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.34 mg 26%
- Niacin (B3) 4.5 mg 28%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.41 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 106 µg 27%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 14.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 219 mg 17%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 29 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 99 mg 8%
- Potassium 107 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.83 mg 8%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Manganese 0.54 mg 23%
- Selenium 21.5 µg 39%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 264 | 11 g | 51 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 × bagel | 99 g | 261 | 11 g | 50 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 × mini bagel (2-1/2" dia) | 26 g | 69 | 2.7 g | 13 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × small bagel (3" dia) | 69 g | 182 | 7.3 g | 35 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 × medium bagel (3-1/2" to 4" dia) | 105 g | 277 | 11 g | 53 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × large bagel (4-1/2") | 131 g | 346 | 14 g | 67 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 75 | 3 g | 14 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 × bagel | 198 g | 523 | 21 g | 101 g | 2.6 g |
| ½ × bagel | 49.5 g | 131 | 5.2 g | 25 g | 0.7 g |
| 3 × bagel | 297 g | 784 | 31 g | 151 g | 3.9 g |
| 4 × bagel | 396 g | 1045 | 42 g | 201 g | 5.2 g |
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Questions about Plain bagel
How do you toast a plain bagel so the middle warms through?
Slice it horizontally and toast the cut sides until golden; a toaster usually takes about 2–3 minutes. For a thick or frozen bagel, use a lower setting and toast it again briefly rather than scorching the outside.
Can you freeze plain bagels?
Yes. Slice them first, freeze in a sealed bag, then put the halves straight into the toaster from frozen. They keep their texture better this way than if you thaw and refreeze them.
How should you store plain bagels?
Keep them in a sealed bag or container at room temperature and eat them within a couple of days. Avoid the fridge, which tends to make the crumb stale faster; freeze any you will not eat soon.
What goes well on a plain bagel?
Cream cheese is a classic; smoked salmon, cucumber and dill make a savoury topping, while peanut butter or jam works well for a quick breakfast. Toast the bagel first if you want a crisp base that holds thicker toppings.
How are bagels made chewy?
The dough is shaped into rings, left to rise, briefly boiled and then baked. That boiling step helps give a bagel its distinctive chewy centre and shiny, firm crust.
What can you do with a bagel that has gone stale?
Slice it thinly, brush lightly with oil and bake at 180 °C for about 8–10 minutes, turning once, to make crisp bagel chips. Or split and toast it; the heat improves the texture even if it is no longer soft.
Can you make a quick pizza with a plain bagel?
Yes: split it, add a thin layer of tomato sauce and cheese, then bake at 200 °C for about 8–10 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and the edges crisp. Add toppings sparingly so the centre does not turn soggy.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174899 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
