Calories in McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit
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McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit contains 304 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 biscuit regular size biscuit (132 g) provides about 401 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 16% 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 30% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 28% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 21% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 304 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.9 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.7 g | 29% |
| Trans fat C | 0.07 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium M | 868 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 2.6 g | |
| Protein M | 11.9 g | 24% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 6.6 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) M | 64 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 355 mg | 28% |
| Potassium M | 206 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.24 mg | 10% |
| Selenium M | 10.1 µg | 18% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- 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
- Protein11.9 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars2.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat14.9 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.7 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium868 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 25.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.8 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0.66 g |
| Maltose M | 0.12 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.056 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.053 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.66 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.017 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.039 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.005 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.041 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.13 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 2.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.31 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.65 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.27 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.96 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 39.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,274 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 2.9 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, BIG MAC | 257 | 11.8 g | 20.1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, french fries | 323 | 3.4 g | 42.6 g | 15.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy | 275 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 15.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked | 222 | 13.8 g | 18.4 g | 10.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8.4 g | 31.3 g | 17.8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10.8 g | 22 g | 17.7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone | 162 | 4.2 g | 26.4 g | 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, biscuit, with crispy chicken fillet | 300 | 11.9 g | 30.6 g | 14.9 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust | 298 | 12 g | 30.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, stuffed crust | 296 | 12.9 g | 27.2 g | 15 g |
| White pizza, cheese, with meat, thick crust | 296 | 12.8 g | 27.2 g | 14.8 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Pan Crust | 287 | 11.1 g | 29.6 g | 13.9 g |
| White pizza, cheese, thin crust | 285 | 12.4 g | 27.6 g | 13.7 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 287 | 11.9 g | 29.4 g | 13.5 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust | 291 | 11.5 g | 31.8 g | 13.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mcDONALD'S?
100 g of mcDONALD'S has 304 kcal. 1 biscuit regular size biscuit (132 g): about 401 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 11.9 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.7 g in 1 biscuit regular size biscuit (132 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is below the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 30.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 14.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mcDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (30% DV), phosphorus (28% DV), Thiamin (B1) (21% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV) and selenium (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 868 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit has 304 kcal, while mcDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled has 222 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 170776. 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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