Bagels are a very popular choice for breakfast, and usually, a very high calorie breakfast. The first time i really got into eating bagels was after watching the O.C, in that, episode after episode all they had was bagels and a LOT of cream cheese. Unfortunately the calories in bagels are higher than your standard bread even when you consider just a simple plain bagel. The numbers get worse when you hit the other bagels. Have a look for yourself, Here’s the bagel calorie breakdown:
| Bagels | Serving Size | Calories |
| Plain Bagel | 3.5″ | 195 |
| Onion Bagel | 3.5″ | 195 |
| Egg Bagel | 3.5″ | 200 |
| Oatbran Bagel | 3.5″ | 150 |
| Cinnamon & Raisin Bagel | 3.5″ | 195 |
| Poppy Seed Bagel | 3.5″ | 195 |
| Focaccia Bagel (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 320 |
| Sesame Seed Bagel (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 340 |
| Cinnamon Crisp Bagel (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 450 |
| Dutch Apple Walnut (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 380 |
| Jalapeno Cheddar Bagel (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 320 |
| Honey 9 Grain Bagel (Au Bon Pain) | 1 | 310 |