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Gluten-free buckwheat-based muffin
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buckwheat flour muffin (65 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.6 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 65 g
198
KCAL / 65G
Carbs
29.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 7% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.69 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 65 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 65 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 85 g | 259 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 110 g | 336 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 130 g | 397 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
A buckwheat flour muffin has a mildly earthy, nutty flavor that is more distinctive than a plain wheat muffin. Fruit, cinnamon, chocolate, and citrus pair well with it, while a simple recipe lets the buckwheat flavor stand out.
Not always cup for cup. Buckwheat flour lacks wheat’s gluten, so a buckwheat flour muffin can turn dense or crumbly if you swap it into a standard recipe without changing the other ingredients. Start by replacing only part of the flour.
A buckwheat flour muffin can be dense when its batter is overmixed, the leavening is ineffective, or the recipe relies on a direct wheat-flour substitution. Mix just until combined and check that the baking powder or baking soda is fresh.
Use enough binding ingredients, such as egg, and avoid overbaking a buckwheat flour muffin. Buckwheat flour does not form the stretchy structure wheat flour does, so a recipe developed for buckwheat usually holds together better than a simple flour swap.
You can add blueberries, chopped apple, banana, walnuts, chocolate chips, or spices to a buckwheat flour muffin. Keep juicy fruit pieces modest in size and quantity so they do not make the center soggy or cause uneven baking.
Yes, buckwheat flour muffins freeze well once completely cool. Wrap them individually or place them in a sealed freezer container, then thaw at room temperature or warm briefly before serving.
Store buckwheat flour muffins in an airtight container after they have cooled completely. Keep them at room temperature for a few days; refrigerating can make their texture firm, while freezing is better for longer storage.
A buckwheat flour muffin pairs well with yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast, or with tea or coffee as a snack. Its nutty flavor also works nicely alongside a little nut butter or a soft cheese.
Yes, a buckwheat flour muffin can be part of breakfast, especially when paired with yogurt, eggs, or fruit. A muffin on its own may not keep you full for long, so add a protein-rich side if you need a more substantial meal.
Yes, but replacing eggs may change how well a buckwheat flour muffin binds and rises. A commercial egg replacer or a tested muffin recipe designed without eggs is more reliable than removing the eggs from a standard recipe.
Vitamins
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.28µg · 8% DV
B3
1.17mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
Selenium
7.15µg · 13% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 198 calories in 1 piece (medium) (65 g):
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A buckwheat flour muffin is a sweet, individually baked cake made with buckwheat flour, often using the familiar quick-bread muffin style associated with North America. Despite its name, buckwheat is not a type of wheat; its flour brings a gently earthy, nutty flavour to the bake.
The crumb is usually soft and tender, with a more distinctive taste than a muffin made with plain wheat flour. It works as a snack or breakfast alongside fruit, yoghurt or coffee, and can also be served with tea. Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free, though ingredients and preparation matter if gluten avoidance is important. This is a carbohydrate-forward treat, with 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g; fresh fruit makes a simple, less-sweet pairing.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.43g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.