Lox and cream cheese bagel

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A lox and cream cheese bagel is a classic breakfast or brunch sandwich featuring a toasted bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with slices of cured salmon (lox). It typically includes capers, red onions, and sometimes tomatoes or fresh dill, and is a staple of New York City deli culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the bagel and fat from the cream cheese and salmon, providing a good amount of protein from the lox. A typical serving contains around 400-600 calories, depending on the bagel size and portion of toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Vitamin D	15 IU
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.0 g
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3.0 mg
Selenium	35 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.0 mg

Per 1 bagel (113 g) with 2 oz (57 g) lox and 2 tbsp (30 g) cream cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's an iconic Jewish-American deli food that became a symbol of New York City's culinary identity. Nutritionally, the omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon offer heart-healthy benefits, balancing the richer elements of the dish.