Think muffins and bagels are healthy?

We all can agree that doughnuts are not a very good source of nutrition. Most of us would agree that bagels and muffins are a healthier alternative, right? Not necessarily.
Doughnuts vary in amount of calories, depending on how dense they are or whether they have toppings or cream fillings. They usually range anywhere from an average 170 to 390 apiece. They usually contain about 2-5 grams of saturated and trans-fats.
In comparison, large bakery muffins currently range anywhere from 340 to 630 calories apiece without any spreads or toppings. They usually contain anywhere from 2-8 grams of saturated fat and have very little saturated fat, but when you put the amount of total fats together, it is only a bit less than what is contained in a doughnut.
Bagels can be a much healthier option if you control portion size and toppings and spreads. Normal-sized bagels usually average 300-380 calories without toppings. Bagels are relatively lower in their amount of fat averaging about 2 grams of total fats with only a small percentage of that being saturated fats. If these bagels contain cheese or chocolate, though, their amount of saturated fats and calories are dramatically increased and average about that of a doughnut.
The best thing for you to do in choosing healthier options is to manage your portions, eat consciously, and don't add toppings or spreads that will double your fat and calorie intake.

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