Cinnamon-Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese

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A cinnamon-raisin bagel with cream cheese is a popular breakfast or snack item featuring a chewy, boiled-then-baked bread roll swirled with cinnamon and studded with raisins, typically split and spread with a layer of smooth cream cheese. Originating from Jewish-American baking traditions, it has become a staple in delis and bakeries across North America and beyond.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the bagel and raisins, with moderate fat from the cream cheese, and provides a small amount of protein. A typical serving offers around 350-450 calories, along with some dietary fiber, iron from the raisins, and calcium from the cream cheese.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	360 kcal
Protein	11 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	520 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Calcium	85 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.8 mg
Folate	80 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the cinnamon-raisin bagel represents a sweet variation on the traditional savory bagel, reflecting evolving tastes in American breakfast culture. Nutritionally, the combination of quick-energy carbs from the raisins and sustained energy from the bagel's dense dough makes it a popular choice for a filling start to the day.