Muffin

in Pastries Barcode 0041573226008
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Muffin provides 383 kcal per 100 g, with 25 g of sugars and 4.7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pastries category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
19.5 g · High
Saturated fat
3.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
25 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 muffin (128 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 383 kcal 490 kcal 388
Total fat 19.5 g 25 g 32% 17.8 +9%
Saturated fat 3.9 g 5 g 25% 7.5 −48%
Carbohydrates 46.9 g 60 g 22% 51 −8%
Total sugars 25 g 32 g 25.8
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2.3 −100%
Protein 4.7 g 6 g 12% 5.7 −17%
Salt 0.8 g 1 g 0.6 +25%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4262 Pastries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other pastries

Calories lower 45%
Sugars lower 47%
Salt higher 32%
Saturated fat lower 34%
Protein top 58%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Sugar, enriched wheat flour bleached (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), food starch-modified, eggs, soybean oil, water, blueberry fruit biirs (dextrose, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (soybean and cottonseed), water, high fructose corn syrup, evaporated apples, corn syrup, blueberries, food starch-modified, cellulose gum, maltodextrin, propylene glycol, citric acid, fd&c red 40, red 3, blue 1, blue 2, natural and artificial flavors), blueberries, dry whey, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, aluminum sulfate), salt, vital wheat gluten, propylene glycol monostearate, mono & diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, dextrose, corn starch, natural and artificial flavor, wheat starch, alpha tocopherol as preservative.

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 13

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Regulatory status of its additives

How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.

United States

Banned by FDA from 2027 E127

FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.

FDA asks to phase out E129 · E133 · E132

Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.

California

Banned in California from 2027 E127

The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.

Barred from California public schools E129 · E133 · E132

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E127 · E129 · E133 · E132

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.

European Union

Warning label required in the EU E129

In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

Restricted in the EU E127

In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2.

Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.

Product details

Serving size
1 muffin (128 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0041573226008

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Muffin?

Muffin contains 383 kcal per 100 g and about 490 kcal per serving (1 muffin (128 g)).

How much sugar is in Muffin?

Muffin has 25 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Muffin healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Muffin vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Muffin contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Does Muffin contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Red 40 (E129), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129); the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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