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English Muffin — PlainD
Carbohydrates · #16 of 18

English Muffin

Plain · Breads

21/100D tier
Calories232
Protein8.4g
Fiber2.7g
Sodium426mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 21 out of 100, #16 of 18 carbohydrates. Clean label carries the score (49/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Nooks, crannies, and refined flour.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories232
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 426mg19%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g10%
Protein 8.4g17%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 21

Clean label ×2049
Protein ×1536
Fiber ×3015
Micronutrients ×255
Whole food ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#16 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is English Muffin healthy?

It grades D — 21 out of 100, #16 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Nooks, crannies, and refined flour.

How many calories are in English Muffin?

232 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for English Muffin calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.