Toaster Muffin with Butter
A Toaster Muffin with Butter is a simple, quick breakfast or snack consisting of a sliced muffin, toasted until golden, and spread with butter. It typically uses a plain or sweet muffin like English muffins or cornbread, with butter as the primary topping. This dish is popular in many Western countries, especially the United States and United Kingdom, for its convenience and comforting taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the muffin and fat from the butter, with moderate protein if the muffin is enriched. A typical serving provides around 150-250 calories, along with some B vitamins and iron from the muffin, and vitamin A from the butter.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 33 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Selenium | 14 mcg |
Per 1 English muffin (57 g) with 1 pat of butter (5 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a staple of casual, everyday eating, often associated with home cooking and quick meals. Nutritionally, the combination of carbs and fat can provide quick energy, but it's often enjoyed in moderation due to its calorie density.
