Calories in Bagel, plain
Per 1 medium, 98 g
Bagel, plain has 259 calories per 1 medium, 98 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 10.0 g of protein, 51.0 g of carbohydrate, 1.5 g of fat and 2.2 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 264 calories and 10.2 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein and low in fat. One bagel is roughly three slices of bread — worth knowing before the filling goes on.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 medium, 98 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | 264 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 10.0 g | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | 51.0 g | 52.0 g | 20% |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 2.2 g | 7% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about a bagel, plain
How many calories are in a bagel, plain?
Bagel, plain has 259 calories per 1 medium, 98 g, which is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of bagel, plain?
100 g of bagel, plain contains 264 calories.
How much protein is in a bagel, plain?
One serving of 1 medium, 98 g provides 10.0 g of protein — 10.2 g per 100 g, or 20% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in a bagel, plain?
One serving of 1 medium, 98 g contains 51.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 2.2 g is fibre.
What is a bagel, plain a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, bagel, plain qualifies as a source of protein and low in fat. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g.