Baked goods

Bagels, wheat

FDC 167533bagel (98 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 45 · +5 vs Baked goods median

A wheat bagel comes in at 45 of 100, a Fair score that ranks 20th of 60 in Baked goods, just edging out the category median of 40. It's built mostly around carbohydrate but still reaches an excellent 20% DV of protein, with good shares of dietary fiber (15% DV), iron (15% DV), and magnesium (12% DV).

Wheat bagels are usually toasted and spread with cream cheese, butter, or nut butter, or split for a sandwich, with a whole bagel (98 g) as the standard serving. That single bagel also runs high in sodium at 439 mg per 100 g, so pairing it with low-sodium toppings helps balance the rest of the meal.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.2 g · 16%Carb 48.9 g · 78%Fat 1.5 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories250 kcal13%
Total fat1.5 g2%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium439 mg19%
Carbohydrate49 g18%
Dietary fiber4.1 g15%
Sugars6.1 g
Protein10 g20%
Potassium165 mg4%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron2.8 mg15%
Magnesium51 mg12%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.32 mg2%

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FDC 167533

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.

Protein20% DV
Dietary fiber15% DV
Iron15% DV
Magnesium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density45 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g4.1 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g439 vs 447 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Bread, ryeDensity 45 vs 45Bread, wheatDensity 46 vs 45Bread, oat branDensity 47 vs 45

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