Bran Muffins Nutrition Facts

Bran muffins are considered a healthy and carbohydrate rich food because of the bran in it. 'Bran' is the outer layer of any cereal grain (wheat, oats or rice), which is most often removed during the cereal processing. Bran is very rich in dietary fiber, good fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Bran muffins are a tasty option and a favorite among people. As far as calorie levels are concerned, bran muffins fall on the 'moderately heavy' side, and there are around 130 calories in bran muffins (though it differs from brand to brand, and the recipe followed). The total calorie intake of any person should normally be around 1500/day. Muffins, as you see now, fall on the heavier side, and you should not consume a bunch of bran muffins at one go. Those who wish to burn a few pounds and are on a diet should preferably stay away from muffins or rather stick to one serving a day.

Bran Muffins: Nutritional Information

Though there are many low calorie muffins available, any recipe would make use of oils, butter, sugar and baking powder. All these ingredients contribute to fat deposition in body. Bran muffins if had in limitation (one serving per day) are a healthy option and are very satisfying, as far as taste is concerned. The nutritional value differs according to the contents used, if raisins are used the iron and protein content will move up, and if the muffins are made using big dollops of butter, the fat content will go up. Take a look at the nutritional information given below. The nutritional information is for the classic muffins which are made using wheat bran, butter and vegetable oils amongst other ingredients.

Bran Muffins: Nutritional Information
Cholesterol	18 mg
Sodium	220 mg
Protein	3.5 gm
Dietary Fiber	3.5 gm
Carbohydrates	25.5 gm
Total Fat	7 gm

As you see, muffins are quite rich in carbohydrates and fats. But they are not that heavy, and having one serving per day is not an issue at all. Another recipe makes use of oat bran. Oats, as you all know, are the preferred choice of nutritionists as far as healthy food is concerned. They are very rich in carbohydrates and fiber. There are around 300 calories in oat bran muffins

Oat Bran Muffins: Nutritional Information
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	400 mg
Protein	8 gm
Dietary Fiber	5.2 gm
Carbohydrates	54 gm
Total Fat	8.35 gm

Another favorite among muffin lovers is raisin bran muffins. These are comparatively high on the protein value because raisins are a well-known source of iron and proteins. These tasty muffins are also good sources of carbohydrates and there are around 420 calories in these muffins.

Rasin Bran Muffins: Nutritional Information
Cholesterol	30 mg
Sodium	550 mg
Protein	12 gm
Dietary Fiber	10 gm
Carbohydrates	85 gm
Total Fat	11 gm

One should note that the figures mentioned above are not perfect and may change from one brand to the other. Also the calorie amounts change as per the ingredients used in the cooking process. You can have dry fruits, blueberries, chocolates, etc., in the recipe style, which may increase the calorie levels or even decrease it. One should prefer eating low calorie bran muffins, and that too in limitation, as overeating these can lead to higher calories, and eventually pounds!