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Bagel vs Glazed donut: calories and nutrition compared
The short answer
Gram for gram, there are about 59% more calories in glazed donut than in bagel. Per 100 g: bagel ≈264 calories, glazed donut ≈421. In a typical portion, 1 medium bagel of bagel is about 277 calories and 1 oz of glazed donut about 120.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Bagel | Glazed donut |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 421 kcal |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 47.9 g |
| of which sugars | 8.4 g | 22.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g | 22.7 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel | 1 medium bagel | 105 g | 277 | 11.1 g |
| Glazed donut | 1 oz | 28 g | 120 | 1.7 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 4 g of protein in bagel, about 1.5 g in glazed donut.
Which one to pick
- Fewer calories per bite: Bagel.
- More protein per calorie: Bagel.
- More fiber: Glazed donut.
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Bagel (FDC 174899), Glazed donut (FDC 172758).
Full nutrition pages: Bagel · Glazed donut