Are Bagels Healthy?

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Bagels can be part of a nutritious diet menu. Just eat them in moderation and choose versions made from whole ingredients when possible.

Bagel nutrition facts

The nutritional content of bagels can vary widely, as countless varieties made from an array of ingredients are available in different sizes สมัคร ufabet

The most basic bagels are made from a combination of refined wheat flour, salt, water, and yeast. Certain types may contain additional ingredients, such as herbs, spices, sugar, and dried fruit.

A typical, medium-sized, plain bagel (105 grams) may contain the following :

  • Calories: 289
  • Protein: 11 grams
  • Fat: 2 grams
  • Carbs: 56 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Thiamine: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
  • Manganese: 24% of the DV
  • Copper: 19% of the DV
  • Zinc: 8% of the DV
  • Iron: 8% of the DV
  • Calcium: 6% of the DV

Bagels tend to be very high in carbs while supplying only small amounts of fat and protein.

They also naturally contain small quantities of vitamins and minerals. But in some countries, such as the United States, bagels and other refined grain products are enriched with some of the nutrients. That are lost during processing, namely B vitamins and iron

Though their nutritional content varies widely, bagels tend to be high in carbs and low in fat and protein. In certain countries, some nutrients are added to improve their nutritional value.