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Stracciatella muffin Calories
Sweet vanilla muffin with chocolate pieces
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Stracciatella muffin (90 g) has 357 calories. That works out to 397 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.2 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 16.6 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 184.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Stracciatella muffin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
357
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
48.2g
· 18% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
16.6g
· 21% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% 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%
Stracciatella muffin nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.6 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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 Medium Stracciatella muffin?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 139 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 238 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 397 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 476 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 596 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 715 kcal |
Calculated from 397 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stracciatella muffin
What is a stracciatella muffin?
A stracciatella muffin is a vanilla muffin studded with chocolate pieces. The name refers to the scattered chocolate in stracciatella-style desserts; unlike a chocolate muffin, its batter is usually not cocoa-flavoured.
How do you make stracciatella muffins?
Stracciatella muffins are made by folding chocolate pieces into vanilla muffin batter and baking it in individual portions. Add the chocolate after combining the wet and dry ingredients, and stop mixing as soon as the batter comes together to keep the muffins tender.
What is the difference between a stracciatella muffin and a chocolate chip muffin?
A stracciatella muffin is essentially a vanilla muffin with chocolate pieces, while “chocolate chip muffin” is a broader name that can also describe muffins with cocoa-flavoured batter. Recipes vary, so check whether the batter itself contains cocoa if that distinction matters to you.
Why do chocolate pieces sink in stracciatella muffins?
Chocolate pieces can sink when the batter is too thin, the pieces are large, or the filled muffin cups sit too long before baking. Use smaller pieces, avoid overmixing or thinning the batter, and bake the muffins soon after filling the cups.
How should you store stracciatella muffins to keep them fresh?
Store fully cooled stracciatella muffins in an airtight container at room temperature. Trapping steam while they are still warm can make them soggy, while leaving them exposed to air dries them out. Refrigerate muffins topped with perishable frosting.
Can you freeze stracciatella muffins?
Yes, stracciatella muffins freeze well. Wrap each cooled muffin separately or place them in a freezer-safe airtight container, then thaw at room temperature when you want one. Freezing is especially useful for keeping extra muffins from drying out before you can eat them.
Why are my stracciatella muffins dry?
Stracciatella muffins often turn dry when the batter is overmixed, too much flour is added, or the muffins bake for too long. Mix only until the ingredients come together and take them out when a tester has a few moist crumbs rather than wet batter.
Can you reheat a stracciatella muffin?
Yes, you can warm a stracciatella muffin briefly to soften the chocolate pieces. Use short bursts in a microwave so the cake does not become tough, or warm it gently in an oven. Let it cool slightly before eating, since melted chocolate can be very hot.
Are stracciatella muffins the same as Italian stracciatella?
No, a stracciatella muffin is not the same dish as Italian stracciatella soup or stracciatella cheese. The muffin name describes vanilla cake with chocolate pieces, inspired by the scattered chocolate associated with stracciatella-style desserts.
Can you make stracciatella muffins without chocolate chips?
Yes, you can make stracciatella muffins with chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips. Choose small, fairly even pieces so they distribute through the vanilla batter; finely grated chocolate melts more into the batter and gives a less distinct piece-by-piece texture.
Stracciatella muffin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.59µg · 15% DV
B3
2.43mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
333mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.31mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
Stracciatella muffin Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Stracciatella muffin
To burn the 357 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Stracciatella muffin?
A Stracciatella muffin is a soft vanilla muffin studded with small pieces of chocolate. The name draws on stracciatella, an Italian-style flavour associated with fine chocolate pieces, while the muffin format makes it an easy, individually portioned bake rather than a traditional Italian dessert.
Its gentle vanilla sweetness is broken up by chocolate in each bite, with the pieces adding a little texture. It works as a snack with coffee or tea, or as a sweet addition to breakfast; in places where muffins are a familiar café bake, it is often enjoyed on the go. This is an energy-dense treat, with 397 calories per 100 g. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee, or use fewer chocolate pieces in a homemade version for a less rich result.
How Nutritious Is Stracciatella 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 Stracciatella 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 Stracciatella muffin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Stracciatella muffin Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Stracciatella muffin Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.77g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 39.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (39.9:1).
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