Bagel sandwich with turkey and Swiss
A bagel sandwich with turkey and Swiss is a popular deli-style sandwich made by layering sliced turkey breast and Swiss cheese on a sliced bagel, often with additions like lettuce, tomato, or condiments. It typically features a plain, sesame, or everything bagel and is a staple of American deli culture. This combination is widely available in delis, cafés, and fast-casual restaurants across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is a balanced meal that provides a good amount of protein from the turkey and cheese, with carbohydrates from the bagel and some fat from the cheese and any spreads. A typical serving offers around 450-550 calories, along with key nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, and selenium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (approximately 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this sandwich represents the classic American deli tradition, where bagels (originally from Jewish cuisine) are paired with deli meats. Nutritionally, the combination of lean turkey and Swiss cheese provides a complete protein source with all essential amino acids.
