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Biscuit nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Biscuit

Biscuit
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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44 (low)
Glycemic load 5 (low)
Insulin index ⓘ II for plain arrowroot biscuit https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 48
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 353
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 43.1 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3.4 (acidic)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223499374 24mg
TOP 10% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 90% of foods
TOP 16% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 84% of foods
TOP 20% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 80% of foods
TOP 21% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 79% of foods
TOP 21% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 79% of foods

Biscuit calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 353
Calories in 1 oz 100 28.35 g

Biscuit Glycemic index (GI)

44

Biscuit Glycemic load (GL)

5

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107% 0%
Calcium: 235 mg of 1,000 mg 24%
Iron: 2.9 mg of 8 mg 36%
Magnesium: 18 mg of 420 mg 4%
Phosphorus: 164 mg of 700 mg 23%
Potassium: 121 mg of 3,400 mg 4%
Sodium: 580 mg of 2,300 mg 25%
Zinc: 0.54 mg of 11 mg 5%
Copper: 0.082 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.378 mg of 2 mg 16%
Selenium: 19.5 µg of 55 µg 35%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
235 mg
TOP 10%
Sodium
580 mg
TOP 16%
Iron
2.9 mg
TOP 22%
Manganese
0.378 mg
TOP 41%
Selenium
19.5 µg
TOP 47%
Phosphorus
164 mg
TOP 49%
Copper
0.082 mg
TOP 61%
Magnesium
18 mg
TOP 66%
Zinc
0.54 mg
TOP 67%
Potassium
121 mg
TOP 78%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Vitamin A: 82 IU of 5,000 IU 2%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.2 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.356 mg of 1 mg 30%
Vitamin B2: 0.31 mg of 1 mg 24%
Vitamin B3: 2.949 mg of 16 mg 18%
Vitamin B5: 0.285 mg of 5 mg 6%
Vitamin B6: 0.035 mg of 1 mg 3%
Folate: 61 µg of 400 µg 15%
Vitamin B12: 0.08 µg of 2 µg 3%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B1
0.356 mg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B2
0.31 mg
TOP 25%
Folate
61 µg
TOP 32%
Vitamin A
82 IU
TOP 44%
Vitamin B3
2.949 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin C
0.2 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.08 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B5
0.285 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B6
0.035 mg
TOP 85%

Macronutrients chart

7% 17% 44% 28% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7 g of 50 g
14%
Fats:
Daily Value: 25%
16.3 g of 65 g
25%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 15%
44.6 g of 300 g
15%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
28.9 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
3.2 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 94% 61% 59% 57% 33% 38% 60% 52% 69%
Tryptophan: 87 mg of 280 mg 31%
Threonine: 211 mg of 1,050 mg 20%
Isoleucine: 273 mg of 1,400 mg 20%
Leucine: 514 mg of 2,730 mg 19%
Lysine: 226 mg of 2,100 mg 11%
Methionine: 132 mg of 1,050 mg 13%
Phenylalanine: 347 mg of 1,750 mg 20%
Valine: 313 mg of 1,820 mg 17%
Histidine: 161 mg of 700 mg 23%

Fat type information

28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g

Fiber content ratio for Biscuit

5% 3% 92%
Sugar: 2.18 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Other: 40.92 g

All nutrients for Biscuit per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 353kcal 18% 23% 7.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 7g 17% 54% 2.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 16.3g 25% 21% 2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0% 52% 265 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 43.1g N/A 21% 1.3 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 44.6g 15% 22% 1.6 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 3mg 1% 54% 124.3 times less than EggEgg
Iron 2.9mg 36% 22% 1.1 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 235mg 24% 10% 1.9 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 121mg 4% 78% 1.2 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 18mg 4% 66% 7.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 2.18g N/A 59% 4.1 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.5g 6% 43% 1.6 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 61% 1.7 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.54mg 5% 67% 11.7 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 164mg 23% 49% 1.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 580mg 25% 16% 1.2 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 82IU 2% 44% 203.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Selenium 19.5µg 35% 47%
Manganese 0.38mg 16% 41%
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 30% 24% 1.3 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 24% 25% 2.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.95mg 18% 51% 3.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6% 75% 4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3% 85% 3.4 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3% 63% 8.8 times less than PorkPork
Folate 61µg 15% 32% Equal to Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.32g 22% 28% 1.4 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g N/A 23% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g N/A 20% 11.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0% 80% 3.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.21mg 0% 83% 3.4 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0% 82% 3.3 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.51mg 0% 82% 4.7 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.23mg 0% 84% 2 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.13mg 0% 80% 1.4 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.35mg 0% 81% 1.9 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.31mg 0% 82% 6.5 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.16mg 0% 82% 4.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat 16g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat g
1%
Cholesterol 3mg
25%
Sodium 580mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 45g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 235mg 24%

Iron 3mg 38%

Potassium 121mg 4%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Biscuit nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

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