Raisin English Muffin with Butter and Jam
A Raisin English Muffin with Butter and Jam is a classic breakfast or snack, featuring a toasted, fruit-studded English muffin split and topped with creamy butter and sweet fruit jam. It's a staple of American and British morning cuisine, often enjoyed with coffee or tea.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the muffin and jam, with moderate fat from the butter, and provides quick energy along with small amounts of iron and B vitamins. A typical serving with one muffin, a pat of butter, and a tablespoon of jam ranges from 250 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 50 mcg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 raisin English muffin (57 g) with 1 tsp butter (5 g) and 1 tbsp jam (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The English muffin, despite its name, was popularized in the United States and is known for its nooks and crannies that perfectly hold melted butter and jam, making it a textural delight. Nutritionally, the raisins add natural sweetness and a bit of fiber, balancing the refined carbs in the muffin.
