
How much fiber is in plain bagel?
Plain Bagel has 2.1 g of fiber per 1 bagel (105 g). That is 8% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a other.
Soluble vs insoluble
The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.
About plain bagel and fiber
A plain bagel provides 2.1 grams of fiber from refined flour, which is more than a slice of white bread only because a bagel is the size of three or four slices.
How plain bagel compares to other other foods
Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.
| Food | Serving | Fiber | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Chocolate | 1 oz | 3.1 g | 11.1 g | 11% |
| Metamucil | 1 tbsp | 3 g | 42.9 g | 11% |
| Cheerios | 1 cup | 2.8 g | 10 g | 10% |
| Plain Bagel | 1 bagel | 2.1 g | 2 g | 8% |
| Croissant | 1 medium | 1.5 g | 2.6 g | 5% |
| English Muffin | 1 muffin | 1.5 g | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Dinner Roll | 1 roll | 0.8 g | 2.9 g | 3% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of plain bagel to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of plain bagel to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men
Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.
USDA entries for plain bagel
Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.
| USDA description | Fiber / 100 g | Soluble | Insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagels, egg | 2.3 g | – | – |
| Bagels, wheat | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagels, oat bran | 3.6 g | – | – |
| Bagels, multigrain | 6.2 g | – | – |
| Bagels, cinnamon-raisin | 2.3 g | – | – |
| Bagels, whole grain white | 4.7 g | – | – |
| Bagels, cinnamon-raisin, toasted | 2.5 g | – | – |
| Bagels, plain, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes onion, poppy, sesame) | 1.6 g | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
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Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.