Tim Hortons is a popular Canadian restaurant chain that is quickly expanding in the United States. As of 2010, there are Tim Hortons restaurants in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Connecticut, West Virginia, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York. The chain originally offered only coffee and donuts, but expanded the menu to add sandwiches and other baked goods, including bagels. The blueberry bagel contains fewer calories and fat grams than many of the chain's other menu items.
Nutrition Facts
A blueberry bagel at Tim Hortons contains 270 calories, 1 g of fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 470 mg of sodium and 10 g of protein in each serving. The total amount of carbohydrates is 55 g, with 2 g coming from fiber and 7 g coming from sugar. Each blueberry bagel gives you 2 percent of the daily value of calcium and 20 percent of the daily value of iron, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Blueberry bagels do not contain any vitamin A or vitamin C.
Toppings
Many people put toppings on their bagel. Asking for butter on the blueberry bagel at Tim Hortons will result in an extra 70 calories and 8 g of fat. Asking for margarine will provide 50 extra calories and 6 extra g of fat. Plain cream cheese adds 144 calories, 14 g of fat, 4 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of sugar. Light plain cream cheese is not quite as bad, but still contains 100 calories, 8 g of fat, 4 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of sugar. Consider skipping the toppings if you are concerned about extra calories or fat grams.
Special Circumstances
Tim Hortons bagels are not made with animal fats or animal by-products, so the blueberry bagel should be suitable for most vegetarians. Vegans should note that Tim Hortons bagels may contain milk and egg ingredients, however. Individuals who have other dietary restrictions should talk to a Tim Hortons representative.
Considerations
Bagels are one of the healthiest items on Tim Hortons breakfast menu, especially if eaten without toppings. Although the Tim Hortons website notes that a serving size is the entire blueberry bagel, consider eating half the bagel to save on calories. Pairing the blueberry bagel with a low-calorie beverage, such as water, black coffee or tea, may also prove useful for those watching their weight. Tim Hortons also offers a breakfast combo option, which includes a piece of fresh fruit or low-fat yogurt.
Warnings
Tim Hortons products, including the blueberry bagel, may have come into contact with nuts, peanuts or allergens. Individuals who have these specific allergies should refrain from eating Tim Hortons products.
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