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Mini Muffin Calories
Small, sweet cake; typically contains flour, sugar, eggs, and fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (mini) of Mini Muffin (22 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.9 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Mini Muffin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 22 g
90
KCAL / 22G
Carbs
11.9g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
Mini Muffin nutrition facts table · 1 piece (mini) (22 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.14 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Mini Muffin?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (mini) | 22 g | 90 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 44 g | 180 kcal |
| 3 piece (mini) | 66 g | 271 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 66 g | 271 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 220 g | 902 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Muffin
What is a Mini Muffin made of?
A Mini Muffin is usually made with flour, sugar, eggs, and fat, often with milk or another liquid to soften the batter. Recipes may add chocolate chips, fruit, spices, or nuts, so ingredients vary by flavor and bakery.
How is a Mini Muffin different from a cupcake?
A Mini Muffin is usually less sweet and is commonly served without frosting, while a cupcake is closer to a small cake and often has a decorated frosting topping. Their recipes can overlap, but the texture and presentation are different.
How should you store a Mini Muffin?
Store a Mini Muffin in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keeping it sealed helps prevent it from drying out. If it has a cream or perishable filling, refrigerate it and let it lose its chill before serving.
Can you freeze Mini Muffins?
Yes, Mini Muffins freeze well when fully cooled and sealed in a freezer-safe container or bag. Wrapping them individually makes it easier to thaw just what you need. Let one thaw at room temperature before eating.
Why did my Mini Muffin sink in the middle?
A Mini Muffin can sink if the batter was overmixed, the raising agent was ineffective, or the oven door was opened before the structure set. Mix just until the ingredients come together and avoid disturbing the oven early in baking.
How do you keep a Mini Muffin moist?
To keep a Mini Muffin moist, avoid overbaking it and measure the wet and dry ingredients accurately. Small muffins bake quickly, so check them near the end of the recipe’s baking time; storing cooled muffins in a sealed container also helps.
Can you make Mini Muffins without a mini muffin pan?
Yes, you can bake Mini Muffins in sturdy small baking cups set on a flat baking sheet, though a mini muffin pan gives them more support. Fill the cups evenly and watch them closely because their small size means they bake faster than standard muffins.
What can you add to Mini Muffin batter?
Chocolate chips, berries, mashed banana, or citrus zest are popular additions to Mini Muffin batter. Fold them in gently after combining the wet and dry mixtures; stirring too much can make the finished muffins tough or dense.
How do you stop Mini Muffins from sticking to the paper liners?
Let Mini Muffins cool before peeling away the paper liners; warm muffins are more likely to stick. Using good-quality liners and lightly greasing them can also help, especially with low-fat batters or recipes containing fruit.
Are Mini Muffins a good make-ahead snack?
Yes, Mini Muffins are convenient to make ahead because they are individually portioned and easy to pack. Cool them fully before storing in a sealed container, and pair one with fruit or yogurt if you want a more substantial snack.
Mini Muffin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.44µg · 1% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Selenium
1.1µg · 2% DV
Iron
0.24mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
Mini Muffin Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mini Muffin
To burn the 90 calories in 1 piece (mini) (22 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Mini Muffin?
A mini muffin is a small, sweet baked cake, usually made with flour, sugar, eggs and fat and baked in a muffin tin. It has a gently domed top and a soft crumb. Muffins are especially associated with American-style home baking, and the mini size is now common in bakeries, cafés and packaged snack ranges around the world.
It works as a quick breakfast bite, lunchbox treat or a small sweet with coffee or tea. Its flour-and-sugar base makes it energy-dense, while it offers relatively little protein or fibre. Pair one with fruit or plain yoghurt for a more rounded snack, or choose a single piece when you want something sweet without a larger cake portion.
How Nutritious Is Mini Muffin?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Mini Muffin Processed?
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.
Does Mini Muffin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Mini Muffin Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Mini Muffin Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.