What has more calories bagel or donut?

While bagels are generally a more traditional breakfast food than doughnuts, they are surprisingly unhealthy. For example, one basic, plain bagel has 215 calories, which is just a little bit better (but not significantly better) than the calories in one glazed doughnut.

Why is bagel better than doughnut?

Doughnuts are deep fried and high in saturated fat. About 65% of total fat content present in doughnut comprises of saturated fat. Bagel is a healthier option than doughnut just like 101 is greater than 100. A multi-grain or whole-wheat bagel is a much healthier choice, since it will be higher in fiber and nutrients.

How many calories are in a maple donut?

Generic maple-glazed: 310 calories. Dunkin Donuts Plain Glazed: 240 calories.

Is a bagel with cream cheese healthier than a donut?

Of course, the fat content of bagels is heavily influenced by the topping. About two tablespoons of regular cream cheese add around 100 calories and 6 grams of saturated fat. This will make your bagel the saturated plus trans fat equivalent of a doughnut and the calorie equivalent of one or two donuts.

Which is better a doughnut or a bagel?

Although a doughnut often has less calories than a bagel, it is usually smaller and less dense, so most people eat more than one, significantly wrecking their day, nutritionally speaking. And even that disclaimer about doughnuts having less calories depends a lot on which one you choose.

How many calories are in a glazed bagel?

Glazed Donut Plain Bagel Winner Category Smackdown Calories 260 320 Donut: Save 80 calories Fat (g) 14 2.5 Bagel: Save 11.5 g fat Carbs (g) 31 63 Donut: ½ the carbs Sugar (g) 12 5 Bagel: Less than ½ the sugar

How many calories does cream cheese add to a bagel?

Of course you have to take into account what you’re slathering on your bagel. Just adding 2 tablespoons of regular cream cheese to your bagel will add another 70 calories and 7 grams of fat, making this contest a little bit closer to call.

How much saturated fat is in a bagel?

Obviously, nutritional profiles vary depending on the particular recipe. (Note: The USDA recommends you should consume less than 20 grams of saturated fat, 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates, less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium, and less than 50 grams [12 teaspoons] of added sugar, assuming a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet.