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Corn muffin
Calories & nutrition facts
commercially prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 305 kcal —
- Protein 5.9 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 48 g 17%
- Fat 8.4 g 11%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 18 g —
- Sodium 385 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 26 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 52 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.8 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.27 mg 23%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.33 mg 25%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 62 µg 16%
- Vitamin B12 0.09 µg 4%
- Choline 51.7 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 74 mg 6%
- Iron 2.8 mg 16%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 284 mg 23%
- Potassium 69 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.54 mg 5%
- Copper 0.3 mg 33%
- Manganese 0.36 mg 15%
- Selenium 15.2 µg 28%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 | 5.9 g | 48 g | 8.4 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 86 | 1.7 g | 14 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 × mini | 17 g | 52 | 1 g | 8.1 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 × small | 66 g | 201 | 3.9 g | 31 g | 5.5 g |
| 1 × medium | 113 g | 345 | 6.7 g | 54 g | 9.5 g |
| 1 × large | 139 g | 424 | 8.2 g | 66 g | 12 g |
| 1 × extra large | 168 g | 512 | 9.9 g | 80 g | 14 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 173 | 3.3 g | 27 g | 4.8 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 43 | 0.8 g | 6.7 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 259 | 5 g | 41 g | 7.1 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 346 | 6.7 g | 54 g | 9.5 g |
Similar foods
- Corn muffin mixdry, prepared321 kcal / 100 g
- Cornbreadprepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk266 kcal / 100 g
- Corn toaster-type muffin346 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberry muffincommercially prepared, includes mini-muffins375 kcal / 100 g
- Carrot muffincommercial305 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate chip muffincommercial320 kcal / 100 g
- English muffinplain, enriched, with ca prop, includes sourdough227 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat bran muffindry mix, prepared294 kcal / 100 g
- Corn tortillasready-to-bake or -fry, corn218 kcal / 100 g
- English style mixed grain muffincommercial, toasted263 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corn muffin
How do you warm up a corn muffin without drying it out?
Split it and toast the cut sides in a dry frying pan for a minute or two, or warm it whole in a 160 °C oven for about 5 minutes. A little butter helps keep the crumb tender.
Can you freeze corn muffins?
Yes. Cool them completely, wrap individually and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature, then warm briefly in the oven or toaster.
What do you serve with a corn muffin?
Corn muffins go well with chilli, soups and stews; serve them warm with butter alongside, or crumble them over a bowl of hearty bean chilli.
Can you make savoury corn muffins with cheese or chilli?
Yes. Fold grated mature Cheddar and chopped fresh chilli into the batter just before baking; spring onions or cooked sweetcorn also work well. Keep additions modest so the muffins still rise evenly.
What is the difference between a corn muffin and cornbread?
Corn muffins are baked in individual portions and are often sweeter, while cornbread is usually baked as a sliceable loaf or in a pan. Cornbread has 305 kcal per 100 g, compared with 305 kcal in a corn muffin.
Are corn muffins a good source of iron?
A medium corn muffin contains 3.2 mg of iron. Corn muffins are a source of iron, but the amount you get depends on the portion.
How many calories are in a corn muffin?
A medium corn muffin, about 113 g, contains 345 kcal. A smaller 66 g muffin contains 201 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175002 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
