Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: Nutrition & Labelgrade C- (55/100)
C- 55 / 100 — Additive-heavy formulation (phosphate additives) and high sodium per 100g.
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Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix delivers 2g of protein and 160 calories per 0.25 cup (USDA FDC 2018383). Per 100g that’s 5.3g of protein; per oz, 1.5g. The Labelgrade is C- (55 / 100): Additive-heavy formulation (phosphate additives) and high sodium per 100g.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 58 / 100 | 5.3g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | C | 64 / 100 | 23 ingredients; flagged phosphate additives |
| Saturated fat load | C+ | 69 / 100 | 2g per serving (5.3g per 100g) — moderate |
| Sodium load | F | 20 / 100 | 340mg per serving (254mg per oz) — high; structural for cured/preserved foods |
| Sugar load | C- | 59 / 100 | 7g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | D | 48 / 100 | 0.988g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | C- | 55 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 23% · ingredients 21% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 15% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (this product) | 2g | 5.3g | 1.5g | 160 |
| Bisquick Original Pancake & Baking Mix | 2g | 4.8g | 1.3g | 150 |
| Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix | 2g | 4.7g | 1.3g | 160 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
Lard and sugar are why it sits below Bisquick
Corn muffin mix and pancake mix start from the same place — refined flour, leavening, salt — but Jiffy makes two choices a neutral baking mix doesn’t, and both show up in the grade. It’s shortened with animal fat (lard), which pushes saturated fat to 2g a serving and drops that dimension to C+. And sugar is the third ingredient, landing 7g per 0.25 cup and a B- on the sugar line. Neither is a flaw for cornbread — a little fat and sweetness is what makes it tender and not bland — but graded against the whole baking-mix shelf, they’re the two things separating a C- from a plain C.
The corn itself doesn’t help the way you might hope: this is degerminated yellow cornmeal, with the germ removed for shelf life, so the fiber stays low (about 1g) and the nutrition reads closer to refined flour than to whole-grain corn.
”As packaged” vs the muffin you eat
Like every baking mix, these numbers describe the dry powder, not the finished muffin. USDA FDC 2018383 measures 0.25 cup of mix as packaged; the box then has you stir in milk and an egg, which add protein, fat, and calories before anything goes in the oven. A baked muffin is richer than the 160 calories listed here.
What doesn’t wait for the oven is the part that sets the grade. The lard, the 7g of sugar, and the 340mg of sodium are already in the box — they’re built into the mix, not contributed by you. That’s the honest frame for the whole category: a baking mix is a refined base, and its grade tracks how much fat and sugar the manufacturer pre-loads. Jiffy pre-loads enough of both to sit at the bottom of the “neutral mix” range — fine for an occasional pan of cornbread, graded for what it is.
Scope
This page covers Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (51 oz), UPC 072486002281, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2018383. Jiffy sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
WHEAT FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SUGAR, ANIMAL SHORTENING (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: LARD, HYDROGENATED LARD, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED LARD), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEAT STARCH, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, BHT PRESERVATIVE, TOCOPHEROL, PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, BHA PRESERVATIVE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 0.25 cup
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (0.25 cup) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 4.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.988g |
| Total Sugars | 7g |
| Sodium | 340mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.94mg |
| Calcium | 60mg |
| Iron | 1.08mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Corn Muffin Mix (51 oz) · UPC 072486002281. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains meat, fish, or gelatin
contains a gluten-bearing ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix healthy?
It's a treat-leaning baking mix, not a health food. The corn and wheat are refined (degerminated cornmeal, plain wheat flour), and the recipe builds in both fat — animal shortening, i.e. lard — and 7g of sugar, on top of 340mg of sodium per 0.25 cup. That added fat-and-sugar combination is exactly why it grades C- (55/100), a notch below a neutral mix like Bisquick.
Why does Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix grade lower than Bisquick?
Same refined-flour skeleton, but Jiffy pre-loads more of what drags a baking mix down. Its saturated fat is C+ (2g per serving, from lard) versus Bisquick's A, and its sugar is B- (7g) versus Bisquick's A (2g). Sodium is a shared F. Add the built-in fat and sugar to the same refined base and you get a C- instead of a C.
Does Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix contain lard?
Yes. The label lists ANIMAL SHORTENING (lard, hydrogenated lard, or partially hydrogenated lard), which is why it isn't vegetarian or vegan and why the saturated fat is higher than a vegetable-oil mix. The shortening is also the source of the small amount of cholesterol (about 5mg per serving).
Does Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix have added sugar?
Effectively yes. USDA omits a separate added-sugar line, but SUGAR is the third ingredient on the label, ahead of the shortening — so we score the 7g of sugars per serving as added, not naturally occurring. That's why the sugar dimension lands at B- rather than an A.
What's a higher-graded baking mix?
If you want a lower-sugar, lower-fat all-purpose base, Bisquick Original (Labelgrade C, 64/100) is the cleaner staple — 2g sugar, no lard. For protein in the batter rather than dessert, Birch Benders Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix grades B (76/100). Jiffy earns its place only when cornbread or a corn muffin is specifically what you're after.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-06, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2018383. We re-verify top pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.