Muffin (blueberry)

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Muffin (blueberry)

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 1.5

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve0 caution11 avoid

How the diets react

Disapproves11
Is Muffin (blueberry) Healthy?

Mostly no — Muffin (blueberry) is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 11 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
339kcal
Protein
6g
Carbs
49g
Fat
14g
Fiber
1.9g
Sugar
28g
Sodium
447mg

Diet Ratings

KetoAvoid

Blueberry muffins contain 35-45g net carbs per muffin from refined flour and added sugars. Completely incompatible with ketogenic diet.

VeganAvoid

Standard blueberry muffins contain eggs, dairy (milk/butter), and sometimes whey. Non-vegan unless specifically made with plant-based substitutes.

PaleoAvoid

Muffins are made from wheat flour (grain), refined sugar, and often contain dairy and seed oils. While blueberries are paleo-approved, the base violates core paleo principles.

Commercial blueberry muffins are processed baked goods with refined flour, added sugars, and often unhealthy oils. Despite blueberry content, the overall product contradicts Mediterranean principles.

CarnivoreAvoid

Blueberry muffins contain grain flour, sugar, and fruit. All three components are explicitly excluded from carnivore diet.

Whole30Avoid

Muffins are explicitly prohibited baked goods on Whole30. They contain grains, typically added sugar, and often dairy. Violates both ingredient rules and spirit of program.

Low-FODMAPAvoid

Blueberry muffins contain wheat flour (fructans) and excess sugar. Blueberries themselves are low-FODMAP, but the wheat base makes the product high-FODMAP. Monash rates wheat-based baked goods as high-FODMAP.

DASHAvoid

Commercial blueberry muffins are high in added sugars, refined flour, and often saturated fat. While blueberries are DASH-approved, the muffin format negates benefits through processing and added ingredients.

ZoneAvoid

Commercial blueberry muffins contain refined flour, added sugar, and excessive fat (often trans fats). ~50g carbs, 15g fat, minimal protein per muffin. High glycemic load. Blueberries are low-glycemic but overwhelmed by refined carbs and sugar.

Commercial muffins are typically made with refined flour, added sugars, and vegetable oils. While blueberries contain antioxidants, the inflammatory base overwhelms any benefit. High in refined carbohydrates and added sugars.

Blueberry muffins are typically high in sugar, refined flour, and fat with minimal protein. Low fiber relative to carbohydrate content. Calorie-dense with poor nutritional return. Likely to cause blood sugar spikes and provide no satiety benefit on GLP-1s.

Controversy Index

Score range: 13/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus1.5Divisive
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