Bagel has a high glycemic index of 72 (typical range 67 to 77). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 36, which is high. Per 100 g it provides 255 calories, 9.3 g protein, 54.5 g carbohydrate (4.7 g fiber, 9.3 g sugars) and 0 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | 255 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 54.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 9.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 372 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 176 mg |
Other breads with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Zwieback | 70 | 14 |
| Crouton | 72 | 14 |
| Cheese Bread | 60 | 12 |
| Pita Bread | 68 | 10 |
| White Bread | 75 | 10 |
Bagel has a glycemic index of 72, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 36, which is high.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of bagel has a glycemic load of 36 (high). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Bagel has 255 calories per 100 g, and about 255 calories in a 100 g serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Bagels, whole grain white” (FDC 174092). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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