Muffin
High GI
GL 45.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 38 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- Very high glycemic load
Muffin has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 45.6.
Updated Dec 19, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 8 per 100 g Much lower glycemic load and added sugar, with higher protein and healthy fats.
Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar) - GL 2 per 100 g Low glycemic load, high protein, and natural sweetness from berries without added sugar.
Greek yogurt with berries and chia seeds - GL 17 per 100 g Lower glycemic load, higher fiber, and no added sugars compared to regular muffins.
Oat bran muffin (no added sugar, minimal processing)
Forms of Muffin
- Homemade flaxseed muffin (flaxseed, eggs, minimal binders)GI 15 · GL 1.5 per 100 g flaxseed meal
- GI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g almond flourcarrot Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar)
- GI 45 · GL 14 per 100 g zucchiniwalnut
Whole grain zucchini walnut muffin (fruit-sweetened) - GI 45 · GL 17 per 100 g wholegrain oat
Whole cinnamon muffin - GI 65 · GL 29 per 100 g sourdough
Sourdough muffin - GI 60 · GL 30 per 100 g carrot
Carrot muffin - GI 68 · GL 37 per 100 g lemonpoppy seed
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 24 g |
| Natural | 6 g |
| Added | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated | 3 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- Provides moderate protein
- Very high glycemic load
- High added sugar
- Highly processed
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Muffin?
Muffin has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 45.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 38.
Is Muffin good for people with insulin resistance?
Muffin has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Almond flour carrot muffin (no added sugar).
Which form of Muffin has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Muffin in this database, Homemade flaxseed muffin (flaxseed, eggs, minimal binders) has the lowest glycemic load (1.5 per 100 g).
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