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Plain muffin
Calories & nutrition facts
prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 296 kcal —
- Protein 6.9 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 39 g 14%
- Fat 11 g 15%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 2.7 g 10%
- Sodium 467 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 39 mg 13%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 40 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.28 mg 24%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 2.3 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 51 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0.15 µg 6%
- Choline 43.4 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 200 mg 15%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 153 mg 12%
- Potassium 121 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.56 mg 5%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.3 mg 13%
- Selenium 18 µg 33%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 296 | 6.9 g | 39 g | 11 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 84 | 2 g | 11 g | 3.2 g |
| 1 × muffin | 57 g | 169 | 3.9 g | 22 g | 6.5 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 168 | 3.9 g | 22 g | 6.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 42 | 1 g | 5.5 g | 1.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 252 | 5.9 g | 33 g | 9.7 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 336 | 7.8 g | 44 g | 13 g |
Similar foods
- Corn muffinprepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk316 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberry muffinprepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk285 kcal / 100 g
- Plain English muffinunenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)235 kcal / 100 g
- English muffinplain, enriched, with ca prop, includes sourdough227 kcal / 100 g
- Muffinplain378 kcal / 100 g
- Plain pancakesprepared from recipe227 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Plain muffin
What is a plain muffin, and is it the same as an English muffin?
A plain muffin is a small, usually sweet, cake-like bake made with raising agents; “plain” means it has no added flavourings such as fruit or chocolate. An English muffin is a flat, yeasted bread roll, usually split and toasted.
How do you warm a plain muffin without drying it out?
Put it in a preheated oven at 160 °C for about 5 minutes, or microwave it for 10–15 seconds. Split it first if you want a warm centre quickly; toast the halves for a lightly crisp edge.
Can you freeze plain muffins?
Yes. Once completely cool, wrap them individually or seal them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature, or warm from frozen in a 160 °C oven for about 10–15 minutes.
How should you store plain muffins to keep them soft?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature and eat them within 2–3 days. Avoid refrigerating them, as they can go stale more quickly; freeze any you will not eat in that time.
What goes well with a plain muffin?
Split and serve it with butter, jam or honey, or pair it with yoghurt and fresh fruit for breakfast. A plain muffin also works as a base for toasted sandwiches with cheese or egg.
How do you bake plain muffins from scratch?
Mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then fold them together just until no dry flour remains; overmixing makes muffins tough. Divide into cases and bake at 180 °C for about 20–25 minutes, until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
How much does one plain muffin weigh, and how much energy does it provide?
A typical muffin weighs about 57 g and provides 169 kcal. Its protein is 3.9 g per muffin.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172764 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
