There was a comment on my Facebook Page regarding the low carb bagels we’ve been discussing, referring to “fake bagels” vs “store bought bagels”.
I thought we should address that, in case you have questions about the comparison & ingredients and such.
I happened to have a bag of Thomas “Everything Bagels” in the house recently, as I had a house guest that ate those.
I took a photo of the back of the package with the nutrition facts and ingredients, so we could all take a look together and do a true product comparison given they are both “Everything Bagels” (a specific flavor), just made my different companies. And of course one is low carb, the other high carb…
Thomas Everything Bagels vs The Great Low Carb Bread Company Everything Bagels
Thomas Everything Bagels, Ingredients:
* 48 net carbs each
unbleached enriched wheat flour [flour, malted barley flour, reduced iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate (Vitamin B1), ribloflavin (Vitamin B2), folic acid], water, sugar, sunflower seeds, yeast, wheat gluten, sesame seeds, onions, salt, cornmeal, mono and diglycerides, preservatives (calcium propionate, sorbic acid), poppy seeds, garlic, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, cornstarch, algin, soy lecithin, citric acide, soy flour
The Great Low Carb Bread Company Everything Bagels, Ingredients:
* 2 net carbs each
water, vital wheat gluten, oat fiber, almond flour, flax seed meal, wheat fiber, wheat protein isolate, modified wheat starch, virgin olive oil, yeast, cinnamon, calcium propionate, enzyme, vinegar, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, chopped onion, chopped garlic, salt, stevia
I was actually surprised to see Stevia on the list of ingredients for the Everything Bagels. I certainly don’t taste anything sweet, or any “stevia aftertaste” in those like I do the Cinnamon Bagels from The Great Low Carb Bread Company – so it must be a VERY slight amount, being the last ingredient listed.
I did not like the Cinnamon Bagels, by the way – but some other people really did. It boils down to a Stevia preference it seems. You can read the discussion here on that.
I’ll show you the actual packages too, so you can see the ingredients and and nutrition facts for yourself:
The Great Low Carb Bread Company Everything Bagels, Ingredients:
Thomas Everything Bagels, Ingredients:
Obviously the store bought Thomas brand Everything Bagels are much higher in carbs AND net carbs. The bagels from The Great Low Carb Bread Company are an obvious choice for anyone on a lower carb or diabetic diet. Plus… they taste GREAT! 😉
Click Here To Order Them Online
While comparing the packages, I noticed that The Low Carb Bagels are Kosher and NON-GMO. That made me curious, so I did a little digging and discovered NEITHER of those are the case with the Thomas Everything Bagel. Thomas does use GMO ingredients…
Overall, I’m extremely impressed with The Great Low Carb Bread Company AND their products. I’ll definitely continue ordering the Everything Bagels, and look forward to trying the other low carb breads they offer!
Best,
Lynn Terry
aka @LowCarbTraveler
p.s. Thoughts?? Leave a comment!
I love the Thomas brand everything bagels! One of the foods I miss most. I’m glad that you shared this debate topic! I ordered my first purchase of the great bread company’s everything bagel and I can’t wait for them to get here! I can’t say anything about the taste since I haven’t had them yet but I will say that the ingredients in the great bread company’s bagels are a lot more appealing to me than the Thomas brand bagels ingredients. I would say that Thomas bagels are the real “Fake” in this debate.
I was surprised too, when I really sat down and compared the labels. And especially that the low carb bagels are non-GMO, and Thomas Bagels are not. Interesting.
I hope you enjoy them, Tammie! Let me know what you think. 😉
Lynn, have you tried the hamburger rolls ?
I haven’t – but I *love* a good cheeseburger, so I’ll put those on the list! 😀
The hamburger Rolls are more the consistency of eating a pretzel bun, However… WORTH it to eat an actual real cheeseburger. Heck, even great to drag along to get a fast food burger and switch the buns. I prefer them grilled or toasted, the crunch mask the slightly chewy pretzle bun texture.
I have!!! I can’t say that I love then “as is” because they have a chewy texture. If you toast or grill them, they are really good! They freeze well and thaw fast! Sometimes, I cut them in half and butter the insides then grill them with the insides down on the skillet and make tuna melts.
I kind of get thrown off a little when it comes to total carbs and net carbs. Can you explain. I when I see total carbs and net I tend to go by the total. Can you reasure me its safe for instance to be able to eat these bagels that seem to me delicious. I have over 60olbs to lose and it take forever for me, I JUST WANT TO LIVE. Thanks, love you for wanting to help us. Elsa
Hi Elsa,
I stick to 20 net carbs per day as my max/limit. That’s Total Carbs minus Fiber and allows me to eat plenty of fresh greens – which is where I get the majority of my carbs.
For an illustration, see: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/230/how-to-figure-out-net-carbs/ 😀
Where do I find the good Bagels? They look great. Need some good recipe’s..I am new on here, and need some direction. I have started wit Coconut oil,Coconut sugar,Almond flour(don’t care for it), Almond milk,Coconut flour, eggs,butter, What to eat? thanks. What kind of Protein, Meats and etc. What good veggies? Fruit? thanks
Hi Lee,
You can only get these low carb bagels online, and the cheapest place to get them is here: http://www.netrition.com/cgi/goto.cgi?gid=8260&aid=3558 They are definitely the best!
The best foods to eat on a low carb diet are just “Meat & Greens + Healthy Fats” – that’s the best rule to go by. Try to keep it simple, not a lot of complicated recipes.
Here’s a list for the vegetables: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/4964/low-carb-vegetables/
As for fruit – no fruit because it’s FULL of sugar. But you can enjoy berries in moderation. I like strawberries, but blueberries and raspberries are good too. You just have to track them in your daily carb count. (Berries aren’t technically a fruit)
I love the bagels, but the bread, hot dog buns and hamburger buns, not so much . They are gummy tasting to me. Only like them if toasted.
I totally agree!! The everything bread is really good though! Very soft and great flavor! I make grilled tuna melts and turkey Swiss sandwiches with it. I even take it to restaurants and have them use it for toast and sandwiches.
Lynn,
I am getting together an order from Netrition. What are some of the things you really like to use from this company? I see bagels and buns. Just want to know before I order.
Hi Amanda,
I have a list here: http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/5620/low-carb-foods-at-netrition/ I really like the Mountain Berry Preserves on that list, and the Almond Meal I use quite a bit too. The low carb tortillas are good too.
Guys bbq sauce is pretty good. I Doctor it up with Frank’s red hot, seasonings and just a pinch of Splenda. It’s a good base if you miss bbq meals.
Have any of you compared these to the ThinSlim Foods Love the Taste Everything bagels?
Hi! I am doing low carb 20 net carbs per day. I have ordered the sliced bread & pizza crust from that company. Not bad but expensive. I actually started to wonder if the ingredients in these products are ok to eat when doing the induction phase?
Hi Tina,
I don’t do phases or programs, I keep it simple: 20 net carbs max, 70% fat minimum. That’s basically “induction phase” numbers, but it’s the definition of a ketogenic diet also.
So my answer (for me) is that it’s fine – as long as it fits within my daily macros. 🙂
I love everything I’ve seen so far and have already ordered several of the products from netrition. Can’t wait to try them. Recently had a heart attack and absolutely NEED to be low carb, so THANK YOU for all the ideas and recipes. I am surprised to see you use Splenda in ANY way! Pure poison! Why not xylitol ?
Hi Karla 🙂
I don’t actually use Splenda anymore. I wrote this almost 3 years ago. I still use and love the products from Netrition though – and the low carb Everything Bread and Everything Bagels remain a favorite!
I’m so sorry to hear you went through a heart attack recently. What a scare! A healthy low carb lifestyle is a great choice. I assume your doctor recommended that for you?
Here’s to a healthier, happier YOU! 🙂 *cheers*