Calories in Biscuit, wheat
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Biscuit, wheat contains 362 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 biscuit (45 g) provides about 163 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 44% from fat and 8% 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 40% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 37% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 30% 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 | 362 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.2 g | 56% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 930 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 43.9 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Total sugars C | 3.7 g | |
| Protein C | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.45 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.32 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 119 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 4.5 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium C | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 501 mg | 40% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.84 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 15.4 µg | 28% |
% 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 48%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein7.5 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber4.5 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.7 gin the lowest quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.4 g)
- Fat18.2 gabove the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat11.2 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium930 mgin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 413 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water27 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 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 | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 12 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 27 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 50 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle, whole grain | 364 | 9.2 g | 38.6 g | 19.2 g |
| Waffle, cinnamon | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Waffle, plain | 373 | 8.7 g | 41.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Cornmeal stick, Puerto Rican style | 415 | 6.9 g | 48.4 g | 21 g |
| Sopaipilla, without syrup or honey | 367 | 5.8 g | 41.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Hush puppy | 296 | 6.2 g | 40.2 g | 13.2 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 |
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 362 kcal. 1 biscuit (45 g): about 163 kcal.
How much protein is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.4 g in 1 biscuit (45 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 43.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.5 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in biscuit?
Biscuit contains 18.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.2 g is saturated (56% 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 (40% DV), Thiamin (B1) (37% DV), Folate (B9) (30% DV), selenium (28% DV) and Niacin (B3) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in biscuit?
100 g contains 930 mg of sodium, 40% 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 2707805. 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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