Bagel with Cream Cheese

A bagel with cream cheese is a classic breakfast or snack item consisting of a dense, ring-shaped bread roll sliced in half and spread with a layer of soft, tangy cream cheese. Originating from Jewish communities in Poland, it became a staple in North American cuisine, particularly in cities like New York.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the bagel and fat from the cream cheese, providing a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving (one medium bagel with 2 tablespoons of plain cream cheese) offers roughly 300-400 calories, along with calcium and some B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	11 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	650 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 bagel (105 g) with 2 tablespoons cream cheese (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic symbol of New York City's food scene, often enjoyed with a coffee. Nutritionally, the combination of dense carbs and creamy fat makes it very satiating, but the bagel's refined flour can cause a quicker blood sugar spike compared to whole-grain alternatives.