Biscuit
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Fair nutrient density 18/100
How many beneficial nutrients Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
51% from carbs
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Carbs 51%44.6 g per serving
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Fat 42%16.3 g per serving
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Protein 8%7.0 g per serving
What Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 263.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 3,900.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 26.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 15.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 22.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,402.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,687.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 6,910.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 3,900.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.0 g | |
| Histidine | 161.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 273.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 514.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 226.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 132.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 347.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 211.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 87.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 313.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 226.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 275.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 335.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 132.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,175.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 231.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 780.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 352.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 232.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 61.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 235.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 164.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 121.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 580.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 19.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 30.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 3.2 g | — |
About Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe
In the American sense, a biscuit is a soft, flaky quick bread leavened with baking powder rather than yeast — tall, tender and golden, and a cornerstone of Southern cooking. Buttermilk gives the crumb its slight tang and lightness, while plenty of butter or shortening creates the pull-apart layers.
Made from a traditional recipe, biscuits run about 353 calories per 100 grams with roughly 16 grams of fat and a notably high sodium content (around 580 milligrams per 100 grams) from the baking powder and salt. They are filling and comforting but on the rich, salty side, so they sit best as an occasional part of a meal rather than an everyday bread.
Biscuits are served hot from the oven — split and buttered, drizzled with honey, or smothered in sausage gravy for the classic 'biscuits and gravy.' They also stand in for a bun under fried chicken or breakfast egg sandwiches.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe?
There are 353 calories in 100 g of Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe, or about 49 calories in 1 small (1-1/2" dia) (14 g).
How much protein is in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe?
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe contains 7.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe?
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe has 44.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe?
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe provides 16.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe a good source of?
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe is an excellent source of Selenium (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Folate (B9) and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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