Calories in Biscuit, cheese
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Biscuit, cheese contains 374 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 biscuit (45 g) provides about 168 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in biscuits, muffins, quick breads on FoodFactly, where the median is 324 kcal per 100 g across 47 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 33% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 28% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.5 g | 63% |
| Cholesterol C | 12 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 946 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 38.8 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein C | 8.7 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 48 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.32 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 111 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 2 mg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 134 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 472 mg | 38% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.82 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 13.7 µg | 25% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein8.7 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber2.2 gabove the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.5 gin the lowest quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.4 g)
- Fat20.4 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat12.5 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium946 mgin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 413 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 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 | 0.069 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.082 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 48 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 28.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 48 µg |
| Folate, food C | 30 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Biscuit
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit, NFS | 370 | 7.1 g | 42.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Biscuit, from refrigerated dough | 324 | 6.8 g | 49 g | 11.2 g |
| Biscuit, from fast food / restaurant | 370 | 7.1 g | 42.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Biscuit, home recipe | 350 | 7 g | 44.9 g | 16 g |
| Biscuit, wheat | 362 | 7.5 g | 43.9 g | 18.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danish pastry, with cheese | 374 | 8 g | 37.2 g | 21.9 g |
| Sopaipilla, without syrup or honey | 367 | 5.8 g | 41.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, cinnamon | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, whole grain | 364 | 9.2 g | 38.6 g | 19.2 g |
| Muffin, cheese | 367 | 9.7 g | 30.5 g | 23 g |
| Cornmeal stick, Puerto Rican style | 415 | 6.9 g | 48.4 g | 21 g |
| Waffle, fruit, fast food / restaurant | 354 | 6.6 g | 34.5 g | 21.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in biscuit?
100 g of biscuit has 374 kcal. 1 biscuit (45 g): about 168 kcal.
How much protein is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 8.7 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 biscuit (45 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other biscuits, muffins, quick breads, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.5 g).
How many carbs are in biscuit?
Biscuit has 38.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.5 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does biscuit contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (38% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Folate (B9) (28% DV), selenium (25% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in biscuit?
100 g contains 946 mg of sodium, 41% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707806. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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