Calorie comparison
English Muffin vs Whole Wheat Bread
Per 100 grams, english muffin is the lighter choice by 12 calories, while whole wheat bread 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 | Whole Wheat Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 | 247 |
| Protein | 8 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 46 g | 41 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 3.4 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
🍞 Whole Wheat Bread
1 slice (32 g)
79 cal
4.2 g protein · 13.1 g carbs · 1.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, english muffin or whole wheat bread?
Per 100 g, english muffin has 235 calories and whole wheat bread has 247. English Muffin is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, english muffin or whole wheat bread?
English Muffin has 8 g of protein per 100 g; whole wheat bread has 13 g. Whole Wheat Bread wins on protein.
Is english muffin or whole wheat bread 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 english muffin — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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