Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins)
Whole food · Baked Products
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A commercially prepared blueberry muffin is a soft, cake-like baked good, often with a tender crumb and a sweet, jammy burst of blueberries in each bite. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense treat, with over half its calories coming from fat and sugar, offering a quick energy hit but minimal fiber or protein.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the nostalgic, comforting combination of a buttery, sweet cake and the tart pop of blueberries. Its portability makes it a go-to for busy mornings, coffee breaks, and school lunchboxes.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to a rapid blood-sugar spike followed by a crash. For those monitoring sugar intake or managing blood sugar, it's best enjoyed in moderation. Counteract this by pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat, like Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fats.
- Contains small amounts of antioxidants from blueberries.
- Offers a convenient and portable snack or breakfast option.
- Can be a morale-boosting comfort food.
- Widely available and consistent in taste and texture.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The blueberry muffin is the official state muffin of Minnesota, a nod to the state's significant commercial blueberry production.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 25.0 g |
| Energy | 375 kcal |
| Energy | 1568 kj |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.1 g |
| Ash | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 53.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g |
| Sucrose | 28.0 g |
| Glucose | 1.2 g |
| Fructose | 1.2 g |
| Lactose | 0.54 g |
| Maltose | 0.47 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 16.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 44.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 146 mg |
| Potassium, K | 121 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 336 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.37 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.45 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.90 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg |
| Folate, total | 48.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 36.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 12.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 73.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 92.5 mg |
| Betaine | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.16 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 21.0 ug |
| Retinol | 21.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 73.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 37.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.19 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 9.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 3.5 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.10 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 4.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 39.2 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.90 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.84 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 4.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 7.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 1.0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.20 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.14 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.13 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.06 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 30.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.07 g |
| Threonine | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.22 g |
| Leucine | 0.42 g |
| Lysine | 0.20 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.18 g |
| Valine | 0.26 g |
| Arginine | 0.24 g |
| Histidine | 0.13 g |
| Alanine | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.32 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.5 g |
| Glycine | 0.19 g |
| Proline | 0.54 g |
| Serine | 0.30 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Are blueberry muffins a healthy breakfast?
While convenient, they are typically high in sugar, fat, and refined carbs with low protein and fiber. A healthier breakfast would include more protein, fiber, and whole foods to provide sustained energy.
How can I make a more nutritious version at home?
Use whole wheat or oat flour, reduce the sugar, add Greek yogurt or applesauce for moisture and protein, and incorporate extra blueberries or nuts for fiber and healthy fats.
Why do the blueberries sink to the bottom?
This happens when the batter is too thin or the berries are too heavy. Tossing the berries in a little flour before folding them in helps suspend them in the batter.