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How much fiber is in whole wheat bagel?
Whole Wheat Bagel has 4 g of fiber per 1 bagel (95 g). That is 14% of the daily value and a good 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 whole wheat bagel and fiber
A whole wheat bagel provides 4 grams of fiber, double a plain bagel, but bagels are large so the calories come along with it. Many bakery bagels are bigger than the 95 gram reference.
How whole wheat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyllium Husk | 1 tbsp | 5 g | 71.4 g | 18% |
| Oat Bran | 1/3 cup dry | 4.8 g | 15 g | 17% |
| Whole Wheat English Muffin | 1 muffin | 4.4 g | 7.7 g | 16% |
| Whole Wheat Bagel | 1 bagel | 4 g | 4.2 g | 14% |
| 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% |
Servings to reach a daily goal
servings of whole wheat bagel to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women
servings of whole wheat 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 whole wheat 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, wheat | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagels, whole grain white | 4.7 g | – | – |
| Bagel, wheat | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagel, wheat bran | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagel, whole wheat | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagel, whole grain white | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagel, wheat, with raisins | 4.1 g | – | – |
| Bagel, whole wheat, with raisins | 4.1 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.