How many carbs are in an English muffin?
One English muffin has about 26g of carbohydrate and 25g of net carbs. Half a muffin is about 13g, which makes it one of the easier bread portions to split.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 English muffin (57g) | 26.2g | 1.5g | 24.7g |
| 1 oz (28g) | 13.0g | 0.8g | 12.3g |
| 100 grams | 46.0g | 2.7g | 43.3g |
Net carbs
One English muffin has about 25g of net carbs, which is total carbs (26g) minus about 1g of fiber. Whole wheat English muffins have about twice the fiber and a somewhat lower GI. See the net carbs guide.
Glycemic index of an English muffin
The glycemic index of an English muffin is about 77. English muffins have a high glycemic index, similar to white bread. Toasting an English muffin does not lower the GI meaningfully. The nooks and crannies from the yeast-risen structure create a porous surface that digests quickly.
For diabetes
One English muffin is 26g of carbs with a high GI of 77. The glucose rise is fast. Choosing whole wheat English muffins (GI closer to 45 to 50) and topping them with protein-rich foods like eggs, nut butter, or cheese helps flatten the spike. Half a muffin as a vehicle for a high-protein breakfast is a practical way to participate in the meal format while managing carbs. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
One English muffin has about 25g of net carbs, a full day's strict keto budget. English muffins do not fit keto. Low-carb English muffins made with almond flour and egg exist and have about 3 to 5g of net carbs.
Good to know
English muffins are made with a yeast dough cooked on a griddle rather than baked in an oven, which creates the characteristic flat shape and the irregular internal structure known as nooks and crannies. These nooks trap butter and toppings better than most bread, which is part of why they are popular for breakfast sandwiches. Most standard English muffins are 57 to 60g. Some brands sell larger jumbo versions at 80g or more, which carry about 35g of carbs.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 235.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 46.0g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugars: n/ag
- Protein: 7.7g
- Fat: 1.8g
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How many carbs are in an English muffin?
One English muffin (57g) has about 26g of carbohydrate. Half a muffin has about 13g of carbs.
How many net carbs are in an English muffin?
One English muffin has about 25g of net carbs, which is total carbs (26g) minus about 1g of fiber.
Are whole wheat English muffins lower carb?
Total carbs are similar to white, but whole wheat English muffins have about 4g of fiber per muffin vs 1g, giving lower net carbs and a meaningfully lower GI around 45 to 50.
Is an English muffin keto?
No. One muffin has about 25g of net carbs. Low-carb almond flour English muffins have 3 to 5g of net carbs.
Is an English muffin lower in carbs than a bagel?
A standard bread bagel (105g) has about 50 to 55g of carbs, roughly twice an English muffin. An English muffin is significantly lower, especially when split.