Calories in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat
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Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 87 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 38% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 33% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 22% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.8 g | 14% |
| Trans fat C | 3.4 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium I | 977 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 46.3 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 7.4 g | |
| Protein M | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 6.2 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.39 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.063 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.05 µg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 51 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 470 mg | 38% |
| Potassium M | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.44 mg | 19% |
| Selenium C | 8 µg | 15% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 60%
- Fat 31%
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
- Protein6.7 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars7.4 gbelow the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat10.6 gbelow the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat2.8 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium977 mgin the top quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water33.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.68 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.064 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.17 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.22 g |
| Leucine C | 0.39 g |
| Lysine C | 0.21 g |
| Methionine C | 0.095 g |
| Cystine C | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.24 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.1 g |
| Valine C | 0.26 g |
| Arginine C | 0.21 g |
| Histidine C | 0.12 g |
| Alanine C | 0.17 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.27 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.6 g |
| Glycine C | 0.18 g |
| Proline C | 0.57 g |
| Serine C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.036 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.65 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 33.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,285 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 8 IU |
| Folic acid C | 46 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Grands, Buttermilk Biscuits, refrigerated dough | 293 | 6.2 g | 42.4 g | 11.3 g |
| Pillsbury Golden Layer Buttermilk Biscuits, Artificial Flavor, refrigerated dough | 307 | 5.9 g | 41.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Muffins, blueberry, toaster-type | 313 | 4.6 g | 53.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Pastry, egg and cheese filled | 349 | 8.4 g | 43.8 g | 15.7 g |
| Tortilla, wheat flour, shelf stable | 299 | 7.9 g | 50.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Roll, cheese | 315 | 11.5 g | 49.6 g | 7.9 g |
| Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, shelf stable | 297 | 8 g | 49.3 g | 7.6 g |
| Rudi's, Gluten-Free Bakery, Original Sandwich Bread | 320 | 3.1 g | 52.8 g | 10.7 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 307 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 87 kcal. 1 biscuit (43 g): about 132 kcal. 1 biscuit (58 g): about 178 kcal.
How much protein is in biscuits?
Biscuits contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 9% 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 46.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 7.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in biscuits?
Biscuits contains 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does biscuits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (38% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV) and Niacin (B3) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in biscuits?
100 g contains 977 mg of sodium, 42% 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, refrigerated dough, higher fat has 307 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 172668. 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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