Calorie comparison
English Muffin vs Pancakes
Per 100 grams, pancakes is the lighter choice by 8 calories, while english muffin delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | English Muffin | Pancakes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 | 227 |
| Protein | 8 g | 6 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 9 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🫓 English Muffin
1 muffin (57 g)
134 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 1 g fat
🥞 Pancakes
1 pancake (38 g)
86 cal
2.3 g protein · 10.6 g carbs · 3.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, english muffin or pancakes?
Per 100 g, english muffin has 235 calories and pancakes has 227. Pancakes is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, english muffin or pancakes?
English Muffin has 8 g of protein per 100 g; pancakes has 6 g. English Muffin wins on protein.
Is english muffin or pancakes better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pancakes — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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