Nutrition facts · Grains, bread and pasta
Calories in English muffin
A plain English muffin has 227 calories per 100 g, and one muffin (57 g) has 129 calories. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates, with 25.2 g of carbs per muffin compared with 5.1 g of protein and 1 g of fat.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Fat 7% · Protein 15%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 227 kcal | 8.9 g | 44.2 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 English muffin | 57 g | 129 kcal | 5.1 g | 25.2 g | 1 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 64 kcal | 2.5 g | 12.5 g | 0.5 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 227 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.2 g |
| of which sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| of which saturated | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 425 mg |
What changes the calories
- Toasting removes a little moisture but does not meaningfully change the calories in the muffin itself.
- Spreads like butter, cream cheese, jam or peanut butter can add more calories than the muffin, so they usually make the biggest difference.
- Muffin size and type vary by brand, and whole wheat, cinnamon raisin or other flavored versions will have different numbers than plain.
- Using an English muffin for a breakfast sandwich adds the calories of the egg, cheese, meat and any cooking fat.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Check the package weight or weigh one muffin, since brands range in size and the 57 g figure may not match yours.
- Log the muffin and each topping separately, measuring spreads with a spoon or scale rather than guessing.
- In BerryFit, snap a photo of your muffin with its toppings, then adjust the portion sizes so the totals match what you actually ate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one English muffin?
One plain English muffin (57 g) has 129 calories. Toppings and spreads are extra.
Is an English muffin lower in calories than a bagel?
Per 100 g, a plain English muffin has 227 calories compared with 264 for a bagel. A typical English muffin is also smaller, so it usually has fewer calories per piece.
How many carbs are in an English muffin?
One English muffin has 25.2 g of carbs, and there are 44.2 g of carbs per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber.
How much protein is in an English muffin?
A single English muffin provides 5.1 g of protein, or 8.9 g per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Muffins, English, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough), FDC ID 174994); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
