Tag: Bakery vs homemade

According to a 2019 report by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), some large bakery fruit scones can contain up to 39.2g of sugar, equivalent to a can of Coca-Cola. This surprising fact challenges the perception of fruit scones as a relatively wholesome tea-time treat, urging a closer look at their sugar content depending on how and where they are made.

A single commercially prepared medium corn muffin from a bakery can contain anywhere from 260 to over 400 calories, with one common variety having 345 calories. The exact calorie count for a bakery corn muffin varies significantly depending on size, recipe, and additional ingredients, making it important to look beyond the average figure.