Egg Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese

Egg Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese recipe videos

An Egg Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese is a classic New York-style breakfast or brunch sandwich. It features a chewy, egg-enriched bagel toasted and spread with creamy cheese, topped with silky slices of cured salmon (lox), and often garnished with capers, red onion, and fresh dill.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced but calorie-dense meal, providing substantial protein from the lox and cream cheese, healthy fats from the salmon, and carbohydrates from the bagel. A typical serving ranges from 450 to 600 calories, offering key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and calcium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1050 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Vitamin D	2.0 mcg
Selenium	35 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3.0 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic staple of Jewish-American deli cuisine, particularly associated with New York City. Nutritionally, the lox provides a rare, high-quality source of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, making it a more nutrient-dense choice than many typical breakfast sandwiches.