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English Muffin has a high glycemic index of 77 (typical range 72 to 82). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 36, which is high. Per 100 g it provides 245 calories, 7 g protein, 50.2 g carbohydrate (3.5 g fiber, 1.8 g sugars) and 1.8 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 50.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 386 mg | 386 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 130 mg |
Other breads with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Zwieback | 70 | 14 |
| Crouton | 72 | 14 |
| Cheese Bread | 60 | 12 |
| Pita Bread | 68 | 10 |
| White Bread | 75 | 10 |
English Muffin has a glycemic index of 77, which is high (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 36, which is high.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of english muffin has a glycemic load of 36 (high). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
English Muffin has 245 calories per 100 g, and about 245 calories in a 100 g serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “English muffins, whole grain white” (FDC 174093). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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