Calories in Fast food, biscuit
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Fast food, biscuit contains 370 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 biscuit (55 g) provides about 204 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 38% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 18.9 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.8 g | 59% |
| Trans fat C | 0.21 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium M | 979 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 42.8 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 3.9 g | |
| Protein M | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.44 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.7 mg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.059 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 121 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.8 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium M | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 474 mg | 38% |
| Potassium M | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.39 mg | 17% |
| Selenium M | 12.1 µg | 22% |
% 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 46%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein7.1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber2.5 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3.9 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat18.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat11.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium979 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water27.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 37.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.6 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 1.8 g |
| Maltose M | 0.52 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.031 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.37 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 3.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.17 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.17 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 18 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.51 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.16 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 27.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,547 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 60 IU |
| Folic acid I | 53 µg |
| Folate, food C | 31 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast food
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC, biscuit | 358 | 7.5 g | 43.6 g | 17.1 g |
| Restaurant, family style, onion rings | 356 | 4.9 g | 40.7 g | 19.3 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, crunchy onion rings | 356 | 4.6 g | 40.2 g | 19.6 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, onion rings, thick-cut | 327 | 4.8 g | 41 g | 16 g |
| POPEYES, biscuit | 401 | 6 g | 41 g | 23.7 g |
| TACO BELL, Nachos | 350 | 4.3 g | 34.9 g | 21.5 g |
| Fast foods, nachos, with cheese | 343 | 4.3 g | 34.9 g | 21.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fast food?
100 g of fast food has 370 kcal. 1 biscuit (55 g): about 204 kcal.
How much protein is in fast food?
Fast food contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 biscuit (55 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in fast food?
Fast food has 42.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 3.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast food?
Fast food contains 18.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.8 g is saturated (59% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fast food contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (38% DV), Thiamin (B1) (37% DV), Folate (B9) (30% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and Niacin (B3) (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast food?
100 g contains 979 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 170302. 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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