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Is Bagel keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, bagel is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (105 g)) has about 49 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day196%

The short answer

One bagel is a whole week of keto carbs for some people.

A typical serving is 1 medium (105 g). That has 263 calories, 10.5 g protein, 1.6 g fat and 49 g net carbs (51.5 g total carbs − 2.4 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

0servings at 20 g/day
0servings at 25 g/day
1servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 medium (105 g)
Calories263
Total fat1.6 g
Total carbohydrate51.5 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g
Net carbs49 g
Protein10.5 g

Per 100 g: 250 kcal · 46.7 g net carbs · 10 g protein · 1.5 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is bagel keto?

No, bagel is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 medium (105 g)) has about 49 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in bagel?

A serving of bagel (1 medium (105 g)) has about 51.5 g of total carbohydrates and 2.4 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 49 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 46.7 g of net carbs.

Can I eat bagel on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. One bagel is a whole week of keto carbs for some people. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of bagel?

Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).

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