You can make a breakfast out of scrambled eggs, veggies, and cheese surrounded by two English muffins, or you can spread the English muffins with peanut butter. You can use them in place of bread for a sandwich. English muffins are available in many varieties, including whole wheat, multigrain, plain and blueberry.
Calories and Fat
A whole plain English muffin has 134 calories and only 1 g of fat. English muffins have no cholesterol because they are not made with any animal products, the main source of cholesterol.
Protein and Carbohydrates
A full plain English muffin has 4 g of protein and 26 g of carbohydrates, with 1 1/2 g of fiber. Fiber is necessary for regular bowel movements and general intestinal health.
Vitamins and Minerals
Because English muffins are made with enriched white flour, they do provide a good amount of B vitamins and iron. They have 6 percent of the daily value for iron, 17 percent of the daily value for thiamin, 9 percent of the daily value for riboflavin, 11 percent of the daily value for niacin and 10 percent of the daily value for folate. Iron is important in transporting oxygen through the blood to the muscles and the rest of the body. B vitamins are an essential part of energy metabolism in the body.
Other Types of Enlgish Muffins
The most nutritious English muffin is one made from whole grain flour, where the word "whole" is the key. Multigrain English muffins are not always made from whole grains, but could potentially be made from multiple types of refined grains. Read the ingredients list on the package to check whether the English muffin is truly made from whole grain flour.
References
- "Understanding Nutrition"; Elli Whitney, et al; 2005
- National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
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