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How much fiber is in english muffin?

English Muffin has 1.5 g of fiber per 1 muffin (57 g). That is 5% of the daily value and a moderate amount for an other.

1.5g
per 1 muffin
2.6g
per 100 g
5%
daily value
#19of 20
other foods

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.5g 33% Insoluble 1g 67%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About english muffin and fiber

A regular English muffin provides 1.5 grams of fiber from refined flour. The whole wheat version, listed separately, carries nearly three times as much.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How english muffin compares to other other foods

Per typical serving. The highest other in the database is fiber one cereal at 14 g.

FoodServingFiberPer 100 g% DV
Dark Chocolate1 oz3.1 g11.1 g11%
Metamucil1 tbsp3 g42.9 g11%
Cheerios1 cup2.8 g10 g10%
Plain Bagel1 bagel2.1 g2 g8%
Croissant1 medium1.5 g2.6 g5%
English Muffin1 muffin1.5 g2.6 g5%
Dinner Roll1 roll0.8 g2.9 g3%

All 20 other foods ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

17×

servings of english muffin to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

26×

servings of english muffin to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for english muffin

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA descriptionFiber / 100 gSolubleInsoluble
English muffins, whole grain white3.5 g––
English muffins, plain, enriched, without calcium propionate(includes sourdough)2.7 g––
English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough)2.7 g––
English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough)2.7 g––
Fast foods, english muffin, with cheese and sausage0.5 g––
Fast foods, english muffin, with egg, cheese, and sausage0.2 g––
Fast foods, english muffin, with egg, cheese, and canadian bacon0.4 g––

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in english muffin?
1 muffin of english muffin, about 57 grams, contains 1.5 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 5% of the 28 gram daily value.
Is english muffin high in fiber?
Not especially. English Muffin has 1.5 g per serving, which ranks 19 of 20 other foods in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.
Is the fiber in english muffin soluble or insoluble?
About 33% of the fiber in english muffin is soluble (0.5 g) and 67% is insoluble (1 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.
How many servings of english muffin would reach a daily fiber goal?
It would take about 17 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 26 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.