Calories in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe
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Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe contains 353 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for baked products on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 24% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 353 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 16.3 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.3 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol ? | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium ? | 580 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein ? | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.36 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 95 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 235 mg | 18% |
| Iron ? | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 164 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 121 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.38 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 19.5 µg | 35% |
% 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 51%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein7 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars2.2 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat16.3 gabove the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat4.3 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium580 mgin the top quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.27 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.51 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.23 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.13 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.35 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.23 g |
| Valine ? | 0.31 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.28 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.16 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.34 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.23 g |
| Proline ? | 0.78 g |
| Serine ? | 0.35 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 30 mg |
|---|
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 28.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 3.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,477 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 82 IU |
| Folic acid C | 49 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 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, mixed grain, refrigerated dough | 263 | 6.1 g | 47.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix Dried or dry | 428 | 8 g | 63.4 g | 15.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake, coffeecake, cheese | 339 | 7 g | 44.3 g | 15.2 g |
| Garlic bread, NFS | 349 | 8.3 g | 41.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Garlic bread, from fast food / restaurant | 349 | 8.3 g | 41.6 g | 16.6 g |
| Sweet rolls, cheese | 360 | 7.1 g | 43.7 g | 18.3 g |
| Garlic bread, with parmesan cheese, from fast food / restaurant | 351 | 8.8 g | 41.1 g | 16.8 g |
| Hush puppies, prepared from recipe | 337 | 7.7 g | 46 g | 13.5 g |
| Danish pastry, fruit, unenriched (includes apple, cinnamon, raisin, strawberry) | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Danish pastry, lemon, unenriched | 371 | 5.4 g | 47.8 g | 18.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in biscuits?
100 g of biscuits has 353 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 100 kcal. 1 small, 1-1/2" dia (14 g): about 49 kcal. 1 biscuit, 2-1/2" dia (60 g): about 212 kcal.
How much protein is in biscuits?
Biscuits contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 oz (28.4 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 biscuits?
Biscuits has 44.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in biscuits?
Biscuits contains 16.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.3 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does biscuits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV) and Niacin (B3) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in biscuits?
100 g contains 580 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does biscuits have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe has 353 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 172670. 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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