Bagels, egg

Bagels, egg has a high-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

With 13.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.2 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to European cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Bagels, egg has been given a composite ranking of 79, and in moderation.