Muffins and muffins are cupcakes with various toppings. The most popular are muffins with chocolate, blueberries or bananas. However, muffins can also be prepared veged - with vegetables and eaten warm. Check what types of muffins are and how many calories they have.

Muffinsare cupcakes whose sweet taste was widely known around the 18th century, although their history begins at the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries. Initially, muffins were a snack of the lower classes, however later the British aristocracy found muffins an excellent addition to afternoon tea. Currently, muffins are very popular all over the world.

Muffins - chocolate muffins and more

There are two types of muffins. One of them comes from Europe at the beginning of the 18th century. These muffins are baked from yeast dough and take the shape of buns. They are fried in a pan, browning on both sides, which makes them oval, flattened. They are often served in the form of toasts, spread with butter or margarine with the addition of jam, honey or eggs, cheese and bacon. They are known in America as "English muffins".

The second type of muffins comes from the United States, from the mid-nineteenth century. These muffins have the shape of a cupcake and are prepared from batter (based on flour, baking soda or baking powder, butter, eggs). They are baked in the oven in a sweet version with blueberries, chocolate, banana or lemon, and in a dry version with vegetables. This type of muffin spread in Great Britain only in the 20th century thanks to the popular coffee shop chain.

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Chocolate muffins - calories (kcal), nutritional values ​​(per 100 g)

Caloric value 388 kcal

Protein - 6.4 g
Fat - 22.1 g

Saturated fats - 4.969 g
Monounsaturated fats - 10.933 g
Polyunsaturated fats - 5.08 g

Cholesterol - 71.0 g
Carbohydrates - 42.0 g
Fiber - 1.0 g

Minerals(% of RDA for an adult)

Calcium - 40.0 mg (4%)
Sodium - 26.0 mg (2%)
Phosphorus - 107.0 mg (15%)
Potassium - 193.0 mg (6%)
Iron - 1.1 mg (11%)
Magnesium - 38.0 mg (10%)
Zinc - 0.91 mg (8%)
Copper - 0.14 mg (16%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.056 mg (4%)
Vitamin B2 - 0.120 mg (9%)
Vitamin B6 - 0.034 mg (3%)
Niacin - 0 , 42 mg (3%)
Vitamin B12 - 0.3 µg (13%)
Folate - 27.01 µg (7%)
Vitamin C - 0.2 mg (0.2%)
Vitamin A - 37.0 µg (4%)
Vitamin D - 0.207 µg (1%)
Vitamin E - 4.27 mg (43 %)

Nutritional value: own study,% of the recommended daily intake based on IŻŻ Nutrition Standards, 2022

Muffins - are muffins he althy?

Muffins are baking with calories. Blueberry muffins have the lowest caloric content, while chocolate muffins are the most caloric. Dry muffins with vegetables will be less caloric.

100 g of muffins covers the daily requirement for an adult for vitamins and minerals from several to over a dozen percent. The nutrient content depends on the additive, e.g. chocolate muffins are richer in magnesium, iron and copper.

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Muffins with fresh fruit or real dark chocolate will be richer in some nutrients. Nevertheless, they are still high in calories, and therefore should not be consumed in excessive amounts. Eating traditional muffins too often may contribute to an increased risk of overweight and obesity, heart disease and an increase in blood glucose levels.

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Blueberry muffins - calories (kcal), nutritional values ​​(per 100 g)

Caloric value - 292 kcal

Protein - 4.6 g
Fat - 14.9 g

Saturated fats - 1.518 g
Monounsaturated fats - 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fats - 4.364 g

Cholesterol - 39.1 g
Carbohydrates - 36.0 g
Fiber - 1.3 g

Minerals(% of RDA for an adult)

Calcium - 30.7 mg (3%)
Sodium - 22.8 mg (2%)
Phosphorus - 55.3 mg (8%)
Potassium - 78.0 mg (2%)
Iron - 0.7 mg (7%)
Magnesium - 6.1 mg (2%)
Zinc - 0.48 mg (4%)
Copper - 0.061 mg (7%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.046 mg (4%)
Vitamin B2 - 0.100 mg (8%)
Vitamin B6 - 0.0368 mg (3%)
Niacin - 0.325 mg (2%)
Vitamin B12 - 0.263 µg (11%)
Folate - 23.11 µg(6%)
Vitamin C - 3.33 mg (4%)
Vitamin A - 33.3 µg (4%)
Vitamin E - 4.12 mg (41 %)
Vitamin D - 0.182 µg (1%)

Nutritional value: own study,% of the recommended daily intake based on IŻŻ Nutrition Standards, 2022

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Banana muffins - how many calories do they have? (per 100 g)

Caloric value 285 kcal

Protein - 4.4 g
Fat - 13.6 g

Saturated fats - 1.414 g
Monounsaturated fats - 7.506 g
Polyunsaturated fats - 3.919 g

Cholesterol - 35.7 g
Carbohydrates - 37.2 g
Fiber - 1.04 g

(% of the recommended daily intake for an adult)

Minerals

Calcium - 27.2 mg (3%)
Sodium - 20.8 mg (1%)
Phosphorus - 52.8 mg (8%)
Potassium - 172.0 mg (5%)
Iron - 0.64 mg (6%)
Magnesium - 14.4 mg (4%)
Zinc - 0.4 mg (4%)
Copper - 0.06 mg (7%)

Vitamins

Vitamin B1 - 0.050 mg (4%)
Vitamin B2 - 0.116 mg (9%)
Vitamin B6 - 0.125 mg (10%)
Niacin - 0.384 mg (2%)
Vitamin B12 - 0.24 µg (10%)
Folates - 26.2 µg (7%)
Vitamin C - 2.72 mg (3 %)
Vitamin E - 3.46 mg (35%)
Vitamin A - 32.0 µg (4%)
Vitamin D - 0.166 µg (1%)

Nutritional value: own study,% of the recommended daily intake based on IŻŻ Nutrition Standards, 2022

Muffins - recipe for chocolate muffins

Muffins - diet muffins

Muffins can also be prepared in a dietary version. They are a great replacement for a sweet snack. In addition, they can be prepared dry with vegetables.

Instead of wheat flour, whole grain flour or buckwheat flour will work well. As a result, muffins will be richer in minerals and fiber. Additionally, millet or oatmeal can be added to the dough.

Sugar should be replaced with less honey, and high-fat milk with low-fat milk. Rapeseed oil is a good alternative to butter.

Muffins can also be prepared without eggs! This is an excellent option for vegans. Instead of eggs, you can use flaxseed or bananas. Cow's milk can also be successfully replaced with coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk.

Muffins - gluten-free muffins

Muffins can also be prepared gluten-free. Buckwheat flour, millet flour, corn flour or chickpea flour will work great as a base for the dough. You can also use a combination of buckwheat flour, corn flour and potato starch or use milletbe buckwheat.

About the authorMarzena Masna, SOS Diet dietitian. Diet, dietary catering, WarsawA graduate of dietetics at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. She gained professional experience in dietary clinics, the Nursery Complex of the Capital City of Warsaw and Warsaw hospitals for adults and children. She constantly deepens her knowledge by participating in conferences on proper nutrition, as well as diet-prevention and diet therapy of diseases. Currently, a dietitian at SOS Diet, dietary catering, where he deals with nutritional advice for clients, creating recipes, preparing the menu and supervising the quality of meals.

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