Egg & Cheese Muffin

The Egg & Cheese Muffin is a popular breakfast sandwich, typically featuring a cooked egg (often a round patty) and melted cheese served on a toasted English muffin. It's a staple of American fast-food breakfast menus, known for its convenience and satisfying combination of textures and flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is a good source of protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the muffin. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with key nutrients like calcium from the cheese and B vitamins from the egg and bread.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	27 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the rise of the 'on-the-go' breakfast in modern life, engineered for portability and quick preparation. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a balanced mini-meal, combining protein, fat, and carbs to provide sustained energy.