Bagels
Processing Score
10.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051933341937
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 340mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 47g
17%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 7g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
21 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, RAISINS, SUGAR, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, CINNAMON, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, CORNMEAL, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, GUAR GUM, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, L-CYSTEINE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Bagels scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Dough Conditioners (L-Cysteine): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Bagels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ammonium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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