Sliced on a Bagel with Cream Cheese
A classic New York City deli staple, this dish consists of thinly sliced cured salmon (lox) served atop a toasted bagel with a generous schmear of cream cheese. It's a beloved breakfast or brunch item, often garnished with capers, red onion, and fresh dill. The combination is iconic in Jewish-American cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat and high-carb dish, with significant protein from the salmon and cream cheese. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and calcium, and generally falls in the 450-550 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 510 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.0 g |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg |
Per 1 plain bagel (105 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) cream cheese and 2 oz (56 g) smoked salmon · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a cultural fusion, combining Eastern European bagel-making traditions with Scandinavian-style cured salmon, all popularized in 20th-century New York. Nutritionally, it's a surprisingly balanced meal, offering healthy fats, protein, and carbs, though it is high in sodium.
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