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Bagel (Plain) — Plain, commercialB
Breads · #11 of 20

Bagel (Plain)

Plain, commercial · Refined Grains

22/100B tier
Calories27
Protein10g
Fiber1.7g
Sodium475mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 22 out of 100, #11 of 20 breads. Clean label carries the score (49/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 270 calories of mostly refined flour. The cream cheese isn't helping either.

The catch: The bagel is a refined-flour delivery device — delicious, indefensible.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.6g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 475mg21%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g6%
Protein 10g20%
Folate 95mcg24%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 22

Clean label ×2049
Protein ×1537
Micronutrients ×2022
Fiber ×308
Whole food ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#11 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Bagel (Plain) healthy?

It grades B — 22 out of 100, #11 of 20 breads in our system. 270 calories of mostly refined flour. The cream cheese isn't helping either.

How many calories are in Bagel (Plain)?

27 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Bagel (Plain) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.