Calories in Muffins, plain, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk
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Muffins, plain, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 84 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol ? | 39 mg | 13% |
| Sodium ? | 467 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 41.4 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 40 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| 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 ? | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 78 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Choline ? | 43.4 mg | 8% |
| 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 ? | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 18 µg | 33% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 56%
- Fat 35%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.9 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber2.7 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Fat11.4 gabove the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium467 mgabove the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water37.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 5.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.086 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.29 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.52 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.28 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.14 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.34 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.24 g |
| Valine ? | 0.33 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.29 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.16 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.39 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.9 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.22 g |
| Proline ? | 0.68 g |
| Serine ? | 0.37 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.027 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.024 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.095 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.063 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 39 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 37.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.7 g |
| Energy ? | 1,238 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 140 IU |
| Folic acid C | 38 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
Other forms of Muffins
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins, English, raisin-cinnamon, toasted (includes apple-cinnamon) Cooked | 276 | 8.9 g | 55 g | 2.2 g |
| Muffins, English, wheat | 223 | 8.7 g | 44.8 g | 2 g |
| Muffins, English, whole-wheat | 203 | 8.8 g | 40.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) | 375 | 4.5 g | 53 g | 16.1 g |
| Muffins, blueberry, dry mix Dried or dry | 293 | 3.5 g | 61 g | 3.3 g |
| Muffins, blueberry, toaster-type | 313 | 4.6 g | 53.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Muffins, blueberry, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk | 285 | 6.5 g | 40.7 g | 10.8 g |
| Muffins, oat bran | 270 | 7 g | 48.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Muffins, wheat bran, dry mix Dried or dry | 396 | 7.1 g | 73 g | 12 g |
| Muffins, English, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) | 227 | 8.9 g | 44.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Muffins, English, plain, toasted, enriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) Cooked | 270 | 10.3 g | 52.7 g | 2 g |
| Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) | 235 | 9.1 g | 46.3 g | 1.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake, cheesecake, prepared from mix, no-bake type | 274 | 5.5 g | 35.5 g | 12.7 g |
| Croissants, apple | 254 | 7.4 g | 37.1 g | 8.7 g |
| Gordita/sope shell, plain, no filling | 260 | 3.9 g | 37.2 g | 11.2 g |
| Hush puppies, prepared from recipe | 337 | 7.7 g | 46 g | 13.5 g |
| Andrea's, Gluten Free Soft Dinner Roll | 257 | 5.7 g | 40.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Rolls, gluten-free, white, made with brown rice flour, tapioca starch, and sorghum flour | 257 | 5.7 g | 40.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Pillsbury Grands, Buttermilk Biscuits, refrigerated dough | 293 | 6.2 g | 42.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Cake, coffeecake, cheese | 339 | 7 g | 44.3 g | 15.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in muffins?
100 g of muffins has 296 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 84 kcal. 1 muffin (57 g): about 169 kcal.
How much protein is in muffins?
Muffins contains 6.9 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in muffins?
Muffins has 41.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in muffins?
Muffins contains 11.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does muffins contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), Folate (B9) (20% DV) and calcium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in muffins?
100 g contains 467 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does muffins have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, muffins, plain, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk has 296 kcal, while muffins, English, raisin-cinnamon, toasted (includes apple-cinnamon) has 276 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172764. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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