Calories in Biscuit, home recipe
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Biscuit, home recipe contains 350 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cubic inch (8.5 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads on FoodFactly (324 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 34% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 350 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.5 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 801 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.9 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 4.6 g | |
| Protein C | 7 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 155 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.41 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.053 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 94 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 14.9 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 231 mg | 18% |
| Iron C | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 162 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 134 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.55 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 8.8 µg | 16% |
% 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 41%
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 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber1.4 gbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars4.6 gbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.4 g)
- Fat16 gabove the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat8.5 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium801 mgin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 413 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water28.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.68 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.62 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 31 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8 µg |
| Retinol C | 152 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 28.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 49 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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, wheat | 362 | 7.5 g | 43.9 g | 18.2 g |
| Biscuit, cheese | 374 | 8.7 g | 38.8 g | 20.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hush puppy | 296 | 6.2 g | 40.2 g | 13.2 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 |
| Biscuit with fruit | 363 | 6.7 g | 46.5 g | 17 g |
| Pancakes, plain, fast food / restaurant | 307 | 7.2 g | 34.1 g | 15.5 g |
| Sopaipilla, without syrup or honey | 367 | 5.8 g | 41.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Cornbread muffin, stick, round, made from home recipe | 307 | 7 g | 45.9 g | 10.5 g |
| Waffle, fruit | 307 | 6.9 g | 36.2 g | 14.9 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 350 kcal. 1 cubic inch (8.5 g): about 30 kcal. 1 biscuit (45 g): about 158 kcal.
How much protein is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.6 g in 1 cubic inch (8.5 g). About 8% 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 44.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 4.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.5 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does biscuit contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (34% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and iron (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in biscuit?
100 g contains 801 mg of sodium, 35% 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 2707804. 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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