Calories in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix
Generic food Dried or dry Bread and Baked Goods
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix contains 428 kcal per 100 g. A 0.33 cup, NLEA serving size (40 g) provides about 171 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 47% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 47% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium ? | 1,276 mg | 55% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 11.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.58 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.5 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.88 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.076 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 189 µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.39 µg | 16% |
| Choline I | 11 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 179 mg | 14% |
| Iron ? | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 585 mg | 47% |
| Potassium ? | 163 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.6 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.34 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 7.5 µg | 14% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 33%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars11.7 gabove the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat15.4 gabove the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat4 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium1,276 mgin the top quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water9.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.098 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.29 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.56 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.21 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.14 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.39 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.24 g |
| Valine ? | 0.33 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.32 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.18 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.26 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.36 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.28 g |
| Proline ? | 0.9 g |
| Serine ? | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.096 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 9.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,792 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 4 IU |
| Folic acid C | 91 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Biscuits
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, frozen, baked Cooked | 338 | 6.2 g | 53.9 g | 11 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat | 307 | 6.7 g | 46.3 g | 10.6 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat, baked Cooked | 324 | 6.8 g | 49.1 g | 11.2 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe | 353 | 7 g | 44.6 g | 16.3 g |
| Biscuits, mixed grain, refrigerated dough | 263 | 6.1 g | 47.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix, prepared Dried or dry | 335 | 7.3 g | 48.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat | 270 | 6.7 g | 43.7 g | 7.8 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat, baked Cooked | 319 | 7.8 g | 51.6 g | 9.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha White Foods, Martha White's Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, dry Dried or dry | 388 | 7.8 g | 59.4 g | 13.2 g |
| Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs Dried or dry | 330 | 6.6 g | 54.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Crackers, sandwich-type, peanut butter filled, reduced fat | 437 | 8.3 g | 63.5 g | 16.7 g |
| Crackers, sandwich, reduced fat, peanut butter filled | 437 | 8.3 g | 63.5 g | 16.7 g |
| Crackers, cream, La Moderna Rikis Cream Crackers | 464 | 7.2 g | 64.9 g | 19.5 g |
| Crackers, milk | 446 | 7.6 g | 71.7 g | 13.8 g |
| Crackers, standard snack-type, with whole wheat | 463 | 7.3 g | 68.4 g | 17.8 g |
| Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread | 367 | 9.4 g | 56.4 g | 11.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry biscuits?
100 g of dried or dry biscuits has 428 kcal. 0.33 cup, NLEA serving size (40 g): about 171 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 121 kcal. 1 cup, homemade (114 g): about 488 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry biscuits?
Dried or dry biscuits contains 8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 0.33 cup, NLEA serving size (40 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry biscuits?
Dried or dry biscuits has 63.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 11.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry biscuits?
Dried or dry biscuits contains 15.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry biscuits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (48% DV), Folate (B9) (47% DV), phosphorus (47% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV) and Niacin (B3) (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry biscuits?
100 g contains 1,276 mg of sodium, 55% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does biscuits have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix has 428 kcal, while biscuits, plain or buttermilk, frozen, baked has 338 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174902. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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