Bagel with butter and jam

A bagel with butter and jam is a classic breakfast or snack featuring a dense, chewy ring-shaped bread that's been boiled and baked, typically sliced in half and spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves. Originating from Jewish communities in Poland, the bagel has become a staple in North American cuisine, especially popular in cities like New York.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the bagel and jam, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter, and provides minimal protein. A standard serving (one medium bagel with 1 tablespoon each of butter and jam) contains roughly 300-400 calories, offering quick energy along with small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the bread.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Folate	85 mcg
Calcium	60 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 1 medium bagel (105 g) with 1 tbsp butter (14 g) and 1 tbsp jam (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the bagel's journey from a traditional Jewish food to a global breakfast icon reflects waves of immigration and culinary adaptation. Nutritionally, the combination of the bagel's dense, low-sugar dough with high-fat butter and high-sugar jam creates a balanced mix of quick and sustained energy, making it a popular choice for busy mornings.