Baked goods

Bagels, oat bran

FDC 172666mini bagel (2-1/2" dia) (26 g)

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Density 44 · +4 vs Baked goods median

Oat bran bagels score 44 of 100, Fair band, ranking 22nd of 60 in Baked goods, ahead of the category median of 40. Protein stands out at 21% DV, excellent, with iron at 17% DV and dietary fiber at 13% DV, both good, thanks to the oat bran content.

These are the denser, chewier bagels typically boiled then baked, sized here as a mini bagel at 26 grams. They pair well with a simple spread rather than heavy toppings given the calorie density. Sodium is the number to watch, at 590 milligrams per 100 grams, on the high side for a breakfast bread.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.7 g · 16%Carb 53.3 g · 80%Fat 1.2 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories255 kcal13%
Total fat1.2 g2%
Saturated fat0.19 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium590 mg26%
Carbohydrate53 g19%
Dietary fiber3.6 g13%
Sugars1.6 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium115 mg2%
Calcium12 mg1%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium31 mg7%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.33 mg2%

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FDC 172666

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein21% DV
Iron17% DV
Dietary fiber13% DV

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Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density44 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g3.6 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g590 vs 447 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Oat bran bagels go through the same boil-then-bake process as any bagel, but the oat bran worked into the dough gives them a denser chew and a slightly nutty, wholesome flavor compared to a plain bagel. Split and toasted, they hold up well under cream cheese, nut butter, or smoked salmon with capers, and the mini bagel size referenced here makes a smaller breakfast or snack portion rather than a full deli-size bagel. The denser crumb also means it takes a bit more toasting to crisp the cut side without drying out the inside.

Fresh bagels dry out within a day or two at room temperature, so keeping them in a sealed bag and freezing extras sliced, ready to toast straight from frozen, is the more practical approach for keeping a batch fresh. A mini bagel (26 grams) works out to about 66 calories, based on 255 calories per 100 grams. The oat bran bumps fiber up to 3.6 grams per 100 grams (13% of the Daily Value), higher than a plain bagel typically offers, alongside 10.7 grams of protein (21% DV) and 17% DV for iron, making the mini bagel a fairly filling small breakfast on its own even before any toppings are added.

Frequently asked questions about bagels, oat bran

How many calories are in an oat bran bagel?

Oat bran bagels have 255 calories per 100 grams; a mini bagel (26 grams) works out to about 66 calories.

Do oat bran bagels have more fiber than plain bagels?

They provide 3.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams, about 13% of the Daily Value, higher than what a plain bagel typically offers.

How should bagels be stored to stay fresh?

Keep them in a sealed bag at room temperature for a day or two, or freeze them sliced so individual pieces can be toasted straight from frozen.

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