Serve warm, whole-grain, low-fat muffins with
fruit and yogurt, or soy milk, for a fast breakfast.
Buying and storing tips
Buy muffins in the bakery section of health food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain
and lower-fat varieties whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use
within a couple of days.
Varieties
Muffins come in a nearly endless variety of flavors—usually sweet, but sometimes
tart—and may contain nuts, seeds,
fruit, chocolate, spices, and other
ingredients. Among the most popular flavors are bran, blueberry, and corn. They’re
available in low-fat, fat-free, whole-grain,
wheat-free, and dairy-free versions.
Nutrition Highlights
Muffin (blueberry, commercial), 1 muffin (large,
3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches) (8.25 x 7cm)
Calories: 197
Protein: 3.9g
Carbohydrate: 34g
Total Fat: 4.6g
Fiber: 1.8g
*Good source of: Phosphorus (140mg), and
Selenium (7.9mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires September 2008.
