Bagel calories: plain, with cream cheese and by size
A bagel is a dense, chewy bread roll, so its calories come mostly from the dough itself. Size and what you spread on top do most of the moving.
Typical portion105 gCalories≈ 270 kcal
Quick answer
A plain medium bagel has about 270 kcal. Adding 2 tbsp of cream cheese brings it to roughly 370 kcal, and a large bagel starts closer to 360 kcal before any spread.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
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Piece size
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Topping
Estimated result
Base · 1×Medium270 kcal
Sour cream: None0 kcal
Topping: None0 kcal
Total270 kcal
- Protein11 g
- Fat2 g
- Carbs53 g
Portion size and cooking method move single foods most; frying adds oil.
What is usually inside
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FAQ
How many calories are in a bagel?
A plain medium bagel is about 270 kcal. Small bagels are closer to 190 kcal and large deli bagels can reach 360 kcal or more.
How many calories are in a bagel with cream cheese?
A medium bagel with 2 tbsp of regular cream cheese is around 370 kcal. A light schmear or reduced-fat cream cheese keeps it closer to 330 kcal.
Are everything or sesame bagels higher in calories than plain?
Not by much. Seed and everything bagels are within a few calories of plain — the seeds add only a little fat. Stuffed or flavored bagels are where it climbs.
Can SpoonCheck estimate my bagel from a photo?
Yes. A photo helps estimate the bagel's size and how much spread or topping is on it, so you don't have to weigh the cream cheese.
Data source: USDA FDC 175054 (bagel, plain, enriched) + typical cream-cheese builds
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