Calories in Crumpets: Plain, With Butter and Toppings
How many calories are in a crumpet – plain, with butter, jam, honey, peanut butter or egg – plus carbs, protein, salt, and how crumpets compare with toast.
Few things beat a hot crumpet on a cold morning – crisp underneath, soft and full of holes that soak up melting butter. But how many calories are in a crumpet, and how much do the toppings add? Here are the numbers for plain crumpets, crumpets with butter and every popular topping, plus how they compare with toast.
The short answer: a standard supermarket crumpet (about 55 g) has around 90–105 calories – usually about 95. It’s almost fat-free, with about 19 g of carbs, 3 g of protein and 0.5–0.8 g of salt. The topping matters more than the crumpet: with 10 g of butter it’s about 170 calories, with butter and jam about 205.
Calories in a crumpet
Typical values from supermarket labels. Brands differ a little – check your pack.
| Crumpet | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Standard crumpet | about 55 g | 90–105 |
| Crumpet thin | about 32 g | about 60 |
| Wholemeal crumpet | about 55 g | 90–100 |
| Giant crumpet | about 105 g | about 180 |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 170–205 |
Crumpet nutrition facts
Per standard crumpet (about 55 g), approximate.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | about 95 |
| Carbohydrates | about 19 g |
| of which sugars | about 1 g |
| Protein | about 3 g |
| Fat | about 0.4 g |
| Fibre | about 1–1.5 g |
| Salt | about 0.5–0.8 g |
Crumpets are mostly refined wheat flour and water, so they’re low in fat but also low in fibre and protein. They’re also saltier than you might expect: two crumpets can give you up to a quarter of the 6 g of salt adults should have in a day at most.
Calories in crumpets with toppings
One standard crumpet (about 95 calories) plus the topping.
| Crumpet with… | Topping | Total calories |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 10 g (2 tsp) | about 170 |
| Butter and jam | 10 g + 15 g | about 205 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (20 g) | about 155 |
| Peanut butter | 1 tbsp (16 g) | about 190 |
| Marmite or Vegemite + butter | 4 g + 5 g | about 140 |
| Grated cheddar | 20 g | about 175 |
| Poached egg | 1 large | about 170 |
| Light cream cheese and smoked salmon | 20 g + 40 g | about 175 |
| Mashed avocado | 50 g | about 175 |
Watch the butter. Crumpets are full of holes that soak up butter, so it’s easy to use 20–30 g without noticing – that’s 150–220 calories of butter alone. Measure it once to see what 10 g looks like.
Crumpets vs toast, muffins and bagels
| Food | Typical portion | Calories | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumpet | 1 (55 g) | about 95 | 1–1.5 g |
| White bread | 1 slice (36 g) | about 85 | about 1 g |
| Wholemeal bread | 1 slice (36 g) | about 80 | about 2.5 g |
| English muffin | 1 (60 g) | about 135 | 1–2 g |
| Bagel | 1 (85 g) | about 230 | about 2 g |
| Scone | 1 (70 g) | about 250 | about 1.5 g |
A crumpet is similar to a slice of white bread. Wholemeal toast gives you more fibre for fewer calories – see our guide to the healthiest bread.
What’s in a crumpet?
Most supermarket crumpets contain water, wheat flour, yeast and salt, plus:
- Raising agents like diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500) – they make the holes. Both are rated low risk in NutriSmart.
- A preservative, often potassium sorbate (E202) or calcium propionate (E282) – read about potassium sorbate and calcium propionate.
- Sometimes sugar or dextrose and spirit vinegar.
Look up any additive in our E numbers list.
Are crumpets healthy?
Crumpets are a light, low-fat breakfast or snack, but on their own they’re not very filling: little protein, little fibre and quick-digesting carbs. To make them more balanced:
- Top with protein: a poached egg, cottage cheese, smoked salmon or peanut butter.
- Go easy on butter and jam – measure a teaspoon instead of spreading freely.
- Choose wholemeal crumpets if you can find them, for more fibre.
- Add fruit or vegetables: sliced banana, berries, tomatoes or spinach.
- Mind the salt if you eat several crumpets a day.
For more ideas, see our high protein breakfast and healthy breakfast ideas.
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The bottom line
A standard crumpet has about 90–105 calories, almost no fat and about 0.5–0.8 g of salt. The topping makes the real difference: about 170 calories with butter, 205 with butter and jam, and 170–190 with an egg or peanut butter. Crumpets are similar to white toast – for a more filling breakfast, top them with protein and keep the butter in check.
FAQ
How many calories are in a crumpet?
A standard supermarket crumpet (about 55 g) has around 90–105 calories, most often about 95. Crumpet thins have about 60 calories, and giant crumpets about 180.
How many calories are in a crumpet with butter?
About 170 calories: roughly 95 for the crumpet and 75 for 10 g of butter (2 teaspoons). Crumpets soak up butter easily, so a generous spread can easily add 100–150 calories.
Are crumpets healthier than toast?
They're quite similar. A crumpet has about the same calories as a slice of white bread, a bit less fat and a bit more salt, and less fibre than wholemeal toast. The topping makes the biggest difference.
Are crumpets good for weight loss?
They can fit. One crumpet is only about 95 calories and almost fat-free. But they're low in protein and fibre, so they don't keep you full for long. Top them with an egg, cottage cheese or peanut butter instead of lots of butter and jam.
How much salt is in a crumpet?
About 0.5–0.8 g per crumpet, depending on the brand. Two crumpets can be up to a quarter of the 6 g daily salt limit recommended for adults.
Are crumpets vegan?
Most plain supermarket crumpets contain no milk or eggs, but always check the label. Toppings like butter and cheese aren't vegan.
