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USDA Bagels and English muffins records: median 250 calories per 100 g across 15 foods

Across 15 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 250 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 246 kcal to 264 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 15 source descriptions, household measures, nutrient distributions, and FoodData Central citations so the summary can be checked against the underlying records.

Distribution at a glance

Where calorie density sits in this USDA record set

Percentiles summarize these 15 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 246 kcal
    246 kcal
  2. Median 250 kcal
    250 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 264 kcal
    264 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Bagels and English muffins” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Breads & baked goods (15 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Bagel, with fruit other than raisins; Bagel, multigrain; Bagel; Bagel, wheat, with fruit and nuts; Muffin, English. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 15 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A distribution view of the source set

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the 15 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical. Because this topic contains fewer than 20 records, treat the percentile positions as a compact map of the listed entries—not as a stable population estimate.

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Median, central interval, and observed per-100-gram nutrient span for this USDA source topic
NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g250 kcal246 kcal–264 kcal227 kcal–268 kcal15
Proteinper 100 g10.2 g9.5 g–10.2 g8.9 g–10.6 g15
Carbohydrateper 100 g48.9 g48.6 g–52.2 g44.2 g–55.1 g15
Total fatper 100 g1.5 g1.3 g–1.6 g1.2 g–2.8 g15
Dietary fiberper 100 g4.1 g1.8 g–4.1 g1.6 g–4.4 g15
Total sugarsper 100 g6.1 g6.1 g–12 g3.5 g–14.1 g15
Sodiumper 100 g425 mg385 mg–439 mg380 mg–439 mg15
Potassiumper 100 g165 mg108 mg–215 mg101 mg–215 mg15
Calciumper 100 g105 mg69 mg–105 mg64 mg–163 mg15
Ironper 100 g2.8 mg2.7 mg–3.5 mg2.6 mg–4 mg15

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

A comparatively wide central spread

Total sugars: 6.1 g calculated median

Among 15 “Bagels and English muffins” records, the central interval for total sugars extends from 6.1 g to 12 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 3.5 g to 14.1 g.

10th percentile: Bagel, multigrain reports 6.1 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: Bagel, multigrain, with raisins reports 12 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Potassium: 165 mg calculated median

Among 15 “Bagels and English muffins” records, the central interval for potassium extends from 108 mg to 215 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 101 mg to 215 mg.

10th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 107 mg in Bagel and 109 mg in Muffin, English; it is not itself an observed record value.

90th percentile: Bagel, multigrain, with raisins reports 215 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Dietary fiber: 4.1 g calculated median

Among 15 “Bagels and English muffins” records, the central interval for dietary fiber extends from 1.8 g to 4.1 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 1.6 g to 4.4 g.

10th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 1.7 g in Bagel, with fruit other than raisins and 1.9 g in Bagel, with raisins; it is not itself an observed record value.

90th percentile: Bagel, multigrain reports 4.1 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

The three callouts above are the widest central spreads relative to each metric’s midpoint, with a minimum scale applied so near-zero medians do not dominate. The complete table remains the primary record of all ten metrics.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 15 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

whole grain

3 records use this wording, including Bagel, whole grain white; Bagel, whole wheat; Bagel, whole wheat, with raisins.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

15 of 15 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 74 usable named measures.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 01

    Match the exact description

    Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Bagels and English muffins” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.

  2. 02

    Compare on equal weight

    Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.

  3. 03

    Scale the closest listed measure

    Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.

  4. 04

    Add missing context

    Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Controlled contrasts

Related records worth comparing directly

These pairs passed Feast’s similarity, material-difference, and diversity screens. Each page keeps weight fixed at 100 grams, shows both exact source descriptions and formulations, and avoids treating the records as a controlled experiment.

1 material difference

Bagel

compared with Bagel, whole grain white

Study the source records →1 material difference

Bagel

compared with Bagel, whole wheat

Study the source records →1 material difference

Bagel, whole wheat, with raisins

compared with Bagel, with raisins

Study the source records →1 material difference

Bagel, multigrain, with raisins

compared with Bagel, with raisins

Study the source records →

Browse all controlled food-record comparisons →

From source topic to familiar meal

Meal guides fully represented inside this collection

Every linked record in these guides belongs to this exact USDA topic. The guide layer organizes recognizable meal families and variations while the collection below preserves the complete source catalog.

Meal family guide · 14 records Bagel Bagel: compare 14 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Variation guide · 3 records Bagel, wheat Bagel, wheat: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 15 “Bagels and English muffins” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a Feast profile with household measures, the 21-nutrient Feast panel, estimate factors, methodology, and the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Complete alphabetical catalog of USDA records in this source topic
Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
BagelFDC 2707684 264 kcalper 100 g 10.6 gper 100 g 1.6 gper 100 g 422 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, multigrainFDC 2707785 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, multigrain, with raisinsFDC 2707786 255 kcalper 100 g 9.5 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 398 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, oat branFDC 2707772 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, pumpernickelFDC 2707762 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, wheatFDC 2707732 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, wheat branFDC 2707737 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, wheat, with fruit and nutsFDC 2707736 263 kcalper 100 g 9.5 gper 100 g 4.4 gper 100 g 389 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, wheat, with raisinsFDC 2707734 255 kcalper 100 g 9.5 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 398 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, whole grain whiteFDC 2707708 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, whole wheatFDC 2707733 250 kcalper 100 g 10.2 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 439 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, whole wheat, with raisinsFDC 2707735 255 kcalper 100 g 9.5 gper 100 g 4.1 gper 100 g 398 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, with fruit other than raisinsFDC 2707686 243 kcalper 100 g 9.6 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 380 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bagel, with raisinsFDC 2707685 268 kcalper 100 g 9.8 gper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 382 mgper 100 g 105 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Muffin, EnglishFDC 2707698 227 kcalper 100 g 8.9 gper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 425 mgper 100 g 58 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024. FNDDS supplies the nutrient profiles used for foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary component of NHANES. Each value here remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

USDA describes FNDDS nutrient profiles as average values for generic representations of foods likely consumed in the United States—not profiles of specific products. Its gram weights for portions are likewise estimates for groups of foods and may not cover every available size. That distinction matters: a database measure is evidence for scaling a plausible match, not proof that the same weight or formulation was on a visitor’s plate.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Bagels and English muffins” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The central range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For primary-source context, read USDA’s FNDDS 2021–2023 documentation. For Feast’s import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read the nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Bagels and English muffins” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 15 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.

Decision support from the exact records on this page

Turn source data into a better next decision

These conclusions and reading paths are computed from 6 exact records behind Bagels and English muffins source topic. Links are chosen by record identity, controlled contrast, formulation input, nutrient spread, or serving context—not by loose keyword similarity.

Equal-weight result

Bagel, multigrain, with raisins is higher in total sugars per 100 g

Bagel, multigrain, with raisins reports 12 g versus 3.5 g for Muffin, English: a 8.5 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Muffin, English is denser; Bagel is higher in its source amount

Muffin, English reports 425 mg per 100 g and 247 mg in USDA source amount (58 g). Bagel reports a lower 422 mg per 100 g but a higher 443 mg in USDA source amount (105 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Bagel, with fruit other than raisins” from “Bagel, multigrain, with raisins”

These are separate USDA records with separate formulations or survey descriptions. Match preparation, additions, and the named household amount before borrowing either record’s nutrients.

Inspect the underlying evidence

Contextual knowledge graph

Follow the relationship that matches your question

For Bagels and English muffins source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Best next guide for this exact record Muffin

Muffin, English is explicitly linked in this guide, which separates direct name matches from contextual variants.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Bagels, wheat

USDA input 18968 appears in 3 of 6 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 88–100 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Bagels, plain, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes onion, poppy, sesame)

USDA input 18001 appears in 2 of 6 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 90–100 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Dietary fiber: density and serving context

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 1.6 g in Bagel to 4.4 g in Bagel, wheat, with fruit and nuts, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Calcium: density and serving context

In this page’s records, calcium runs from 64 mg in Bagel, with fruit other than raisins to 163 mg in Muffin, English, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Bagel, with fruit other than raisins

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2707686 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path 6 records share this broad food family Breads & baked goods: broader category context

Bagel, with fruit other than raisins and Bagel, multigrain, plus 4 more are assigned to Feast’s Breads & baked goods editorial category. Use the category page to compare nearby foods at a broad level; keep the exact USDA descriptions on this page for record-level decisions.

Follow this evidence path