Not Keto
Bagel
53.30g net carbs per 1 medium
Skip this one entirely, because a single medium bagel packs 53.3 g net carbs, more than a full day of carbs on most keto plans. Reach for an egg-based or almond flour alternative when you want that chewy breakfast feel.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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Good to Know
A single bagel runs 277 calories with only 1.7 g of fiber, so almost all of that 55 g total comes through as usable carbs. Watch the everything and cinnamon-raisin styles especially, since the raisin and honey versions push sugar even higher, and chains like Einstein Bros tend to bake their bagels larger than a standard 105 g, which only stacks more carbs on top. If you want the chewy, toasted feel without the hit, a fathead-dough bagel made from mozzarella and almond flour gets you close at a few net carbs each.
Is Bagel Keto? The Full Answer
Bagel contains 53.30g net carbs per 1 medium (55.00g total carbs minus 1.70g fiber). Skip this one entirely, because a single medium bagel packs 53.3 g net carbs, more than a full day of carbs on most keto plans. Reach for an egg-based or almond flour alternative when you want that chewy breakfast feel.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 267% of a 20g daily carb limit. If you are following a strict ketogenic protocol, reach for a lower-carb option instead.
Better Keto Swaps
Let me be blunt: a bagel is a non-starter on keto. One medium one hands you 53.3 g of net carbs, which can blow your entire daily allowance in a single sitting. Here are three swaps that actually fit. First, a fathead dough bagel made from mozzarella, almond flour, and egg. It bakes up chewy and golden, and a homemade one usually lands around 3 to 5 g net carbs depending on your recipe. Second, ThinSlim Foods Love-the-Taste bagels, a store-bought option at roughly 1 g net carbs each, handy when you want zero kitchen time. Third, a quick chaffle bagel (egg plus shredded cheese cooked in a mini waffle maker), about 1 to 2 g net carbs and ready in a few minutes. Any of these gives you something to toast, smear with cream cheese, and pile with bacon or smoked salmon without the carb hit.
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