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Classic bagel topped with sesame seeds, baked
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Sesame Bagel (95 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.4 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 11.4 µg of Selenium covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A sesame bagel is a ring-shaped bread with a compact, chewy crumb and a lightly glossy crust scattered with sesame seeds. Bagels are associated with Jewish baking traditions in Poland; the dough is traditionally briefly boiled before baking, which helps give the crust its distinctive bite.
Sesame bagels are often eaten at breakfast or made into sandwiches, with cream cheese, eggs, or smoked fish among familiar fillings. They have a substantial, bread-forward texture and are mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein and fibre. At about 270 kcal per 100 g, one makes a filling base for a meal; pair it with vegetables and a modest amount of rich spread for a lighter sandwich.
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
51g
· 19% DV
Protein
9.5g
· 19% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 14% · Fat 11%
Vitamins
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
B3
2.8mg · 18% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Folate
35µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
A sesame bagel is a ring-shaped bread with sesame seeds on its crust and a dense, chewy interior. Traditional bagel dough is briefly boiled before baking, which gives the crust its characteristic sheen and bite.
Slice a sesame bagel horizontally and eat it plain, or fill it with cream cheese, egg, avocado, or smoked salmon. Toasting the cut sides first adds crunch and helps the filling stay in place.
Toasting a sesame bagel is optional, but it makes the cut surface crisp and warms the center. Slice it first and toast the halves cut-side up; a whole bagel may warm unevenly.
Keep sesame bagels in a sealed bread bag at room temperature if you plan to eat them soon. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster, so freeze bagels you will not use within a few days.
Yes, sesame bagels freeze well. Slice each one horizontally before freezing and seal the halves in a freezer bag; you can then toast them straight from frozen without waiting for them to thaw.
Boiling sets the outside of a sesame bagel before it goes into the oven, creating its shiny crust and chewy texture. A longer boil generally produces a thicker crust and a denser result.
Cream cheese, smoked salmon, egg, tomato, and avocado all work well in a sesame bagel sandwich. The toasted sesame flavor suits both creamy and savory fillings; add fresh ingredients after toasting the bread.
Sesame seeds can fall off a sesame bagel when they have not adhered firmly to the dough or the crust gets rubbed during handling. Cut the bagel gently over a board to catch loose seeds and limit mess.
A sesame bagel is typically boiled before baking, while most everyday loaves are baked without that step. This gives a bagel a denser, chewier crumb and a firmer crust than a slice of sandwich bread.
To soften a stale sesame bagel, lightly dampen its crust and warm it briefly in an oven. For a quicker option, slice and toast it; if it has become very hard, use it as croutons or breadcrumbs.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.