Panera Plain Bagel
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280 calories · 10g protein · Build your perfect bagel with toppings and see real-time nutrition facts.
Nutrition Facts at a Glance
Calories
280
14% Daily Value
Total Fat
1g
1% Daily Value
Sat. Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
410mg
18% Daily Value
Total Carbs
57g
21% Daily Value
Fiber
2g
7% Daily Value
Sugars
4g
Protein
10g
20% Daily Value
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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SPREAD AMOUNT
Your Custom Bagel
280 cal
Bagel: 280 cal
Toppings: +0 cal
1g
Fat
57g
Carbs
10g
Protein
410mg
Sodium
📊 How Does It Compare? All Panera Bagels
| Bagel | Cal | Fat(g) | Carbs(g) | Protein(g) | Sodium(mg) | Sugar(g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asiago Cheese | 320 | 5 | 55 | 14 | 540 | 4 |
| Blueberry | 290 | 1 | 61 | 10 | 390 | 10 |
| Chocolate Chip | 330 | 5 | 60 | 10 | 370 | 12 |
| Cinnamon Crunch | 430 | 7 | 82 | 9 | 380 | 32 |
| Cinnamon Swirl & Raisin | 320 | 1.5 | 65 | 10 | 410 | 12 |
| Everything | 290 | 1.5 | 58 | 10 | 560 | 4 |
| Jalapeno Cheddar | 300 | 3 | 56 | 13 | 750 | 4 |
| Multigrain Flat | 180 | 3 | 32 | 7 | 460 | 1 |
| Plain | 280 | 1 | 57 | 10 | 410 | 4 |
| Poppyseed | 290 | 2 | 58 | 10 | 410 | 4 |
| Salt | 280 | 1 | 57 | 10 | 1960 | 4 |
| Sesame | 290 | 2.5 | 58 | 11 | 410 | 4 |
🏷️ Diet Compatibility Verdicts
Keto Diet
NOT COMPATIBLEWith 57g total carbs (55g net), relying entirely on refined white wheat flour, the Plain Bagel is heavily restrictive against ketosis standards.
High Protein
LOW PROTEINAt 10g of protein, this serves as a baseline canvas. Add a scrambled egg (+8g) to hit 18g total to make this a functional breakfast.
Sodium Watch
LOWAt 410mg, this is standard bakery sodium. It avoids the massive 1960mg sodium trap of the Salt Bagel.
🔥 Burn It Off — Activity Equivalents
57 min
Walking
3.5 mph
26 min
Running
6 mph
35 min
Cycling
moderate
31 min
Swimming
laps
70 min
Yoga
flow
39 min
Weight Training
moderate
🩺 Dietitian's Take: When to Eat It & When to Skip It
✅ When It's a Smart Choice
- The Blank Canvas: With practically zero saturated fat, minimal sugar (4g), and average sodium, this is the safest carrier for complex ingredients.
- Digestion ease: The low fiber (2g) and highly refined white flour make this extremely easy on the GI tract before or during endurance training.
⚠️ When to Consider Alternatives
- Weight loss and fat reduction: There's very little nutritional value in 280 empty white-flour calories. You will likely feel hungry 90 minutes later.
💡 Smart Ordering Hacks
- The High-Vol/Low-Cal Hack: Have them scoop out the middle (use our 'Scooped' calculator toggle) and smear with 0.5oz Light Cream Cheese. You end up with ~280 total calories.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Panera Plain Bagel?▼
The Plain Bagel contains 280 calories per bagel. It ranks as the lowest-calorie full-sized bagel option on the current Panera menu.
Is a Panera Plain Bagel vegan?▼
Yes, the standard dough for a Panera Plain Bagel is fundamentally dairy and egg-free. However, cross-contamination is always possible in the kitchen.
How does it compare to the Multigrain Bagel Flat?▼
The Plain Bagel has 100 more calories (280 vs 180) and almost double the carbohydrates (57g vs 32g). If weight loss is your goal, stick to the Flat.
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