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Posted on Oct 10th 2007 6:00AM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: How Many Calories?
When it comes to breakfast, we're generally aware that donuts, muffins and patries are bad for us and we'd be better off going with something less sugary and fatty, like toast or even a bagel. Truth be told, years ago I used to grab a bagel on my way to work every morning because it was healthier than my other choice -- a bran muffin. But are bagels really any better for us than those sugary treats we trade in for them?
The answer is 550 cal, 13.5 g of fat, according to this article. Ouch. Considering that donuts range from 170 cal (for a fluffy donut) to 390 cal (for a dense, cream-filled one), you might be better off sticking to your donut -- as long as you just eat one. But that's not to say you should eat a donut every day -- even they are high on the calorie scale. There are plenty of better breakfast options out there -- cereal with skim milk, for example, or an egg-white omelette. If carbs really are your thing, stick to toast. That's what I do. Toast is about 100 calories per slice, so even if you have two, you're eating less calories than are in a bagel.
So what's a bagel lover to do? Moderation is a good principle here. Stick to whole-grain bagels, and go for the smallest one possible. If small isn't an option, only eat half. And make sure to go for a low-fat spread rather than full-fat cream cheese.
| 550 cal, 13.5 g of fat | |
|---|---|
| 420 cal, 8 g of fat | |
| 280 cal, 5 g of fat | |
| 150 cal, 2 g of fat |
The answer is 550 cal, 13.5 g of fat, according to this article. Ouch. Considering that donuts range from 170 cal (for a fluffy donut) to 390 cal (for a dense, cream-filled one), you might be better off sticking to your donut -- as long as you just eat one. But that's not to say you should eat a donut every day -- even they are high on the calorie scale. There are plenty of better breakfast options out there -- cereal with skim milk, for example, or an egg-white omelette. If carbs really are your thing, stick to toast. That's what I do. Toast is about 100 calories per slice, so even if you have two, you're eating less calories than are in a bagel.
So what's a bagel lover to do? Moderation is a good principle here. Stick to whole-grain bagels, and go for the smallest one possible. If small isn't an option, only eat half. And make sure to go for a low-fat spread rather than full-fat cream cheese.
