Biscuit nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Biscuit

Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
65 (medium)
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 PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
3.4 (acidic )
Calories
353
Calcium
Sodium
Polyunsaturated fat
Fats
Carbs
Explanation: This food contains more Calcium than 90% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (10%) which contain more Calcium, this food itself is rich in Calcium more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Sodium, Polyunsaturated fat, Fats and Carbs
Biscuit Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
14%
Daily Value: 14%
7 g of 50 g
Fats:
25%
Daily Value: 25%
16.3 g of 65 g
Carbs:
15%
Daily Value: 15%
44.6 g of 300 g
Water:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
28.9 g of 2,000 g
Other:
3.2 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
1%
Cholesterol
3mg
24%
Sodium
580mg
15%
TotalCarbohydrate
45g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 2g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
235mg
24%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
121mg
3%
*
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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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
235 mg of 1,000 mg
24%
Iron:
2.9 mg of 18 mg
16%
Magnesium:
18 mg of 400 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
164 mg of 1,000 mg
16%
Potassium:
121 mg of 3,500 mg
3%
Sodium:
580 mg of 2,400 mg
24%
Zinc:
0.54 mg of 15 mg
4%
Copper:
0.082 mg of 2 mg
4%
Manganese:
0.378 mg of 2 mg
19%
Selenium:
19.5 µg of 70 µg
28%
Choline:
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 mg
TOP 47%
Phosphorus
164 mg
TOP 49%
Copper
0.082 mg
TOP 61%
Magnesium
18 mg
TOP 67%
Zinc
0.54 mg
TOP 67%
Potassium
121 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
82 IU of 5,000 IU
2%
Vitamin E :
mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.2 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.356 mg of 2 mg
24%
Vitamin B2:
0.31 mg of 2 mg
18%
Vitamin B3:
2.949 mg of 20 mg
15%
Vitamin B5:
0.285 mg of 10 mg
3%
Vitamin B6:
0.035 mg of 2 mg
2%
Folate, total:
61 µg of 400 µg
15%
Vitamin B12:
0.08 µg of 6 µg
1%
Vitamin K:
µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
49 µg of 400 µg
12%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.356 µg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B2
0.31 µg
TOP 25%
Folic acid (B9)
49 µg
TOP 30%
Folate, total
61 µg
TOP 32%
Vitamin A
82 µg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B3
2.949 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin C
0.2 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.08 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B5
0.285 µg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B6
0.035 µg
TOP 85%
Protein quality breakdown
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
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Fiber content / ratio for Biscuit
Sugars:
2.18 g
Fiber:
1.5 g
All nutrients for Biscuit per 100g
Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
Protein | 17% | 54% | 7g |
2.5 times more than Broccoli ![]() |
Fats | 25% | 21% | 16.3g |
2 times less than Cheese ![]() |
Carbs | 15% | 22% | 44.6g |
1.6 times more than Rice ![]() |
Calories | 14% | 23% | 353kcal |
7.5 times more than Orange ![]() |
Sugars | 2% | 59% | 2.18g |
4.1 times less than Coca-Cola ![]() |
Fiber | 4% | 43% | 1.5g |
1.6 times less than Orange ![]() |
Calcium | 24% | 10% | 235mg |
1.9 times more than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 16% | 22% | 2.9mg |
1.1 times more than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 5% | 67% | 18mg |
7.8 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 23% | 49% | 164mg |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 3% | 78% | 121mg |
1.2 times less than Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 24% | 16% | 580mg |
1.2 times more than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 5% | 67% | 0.54mg |
11.7 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 61% | 0.08mg |
1.7 times less than Shiitake ![]() |
Vitamin A | 2% | 44% | 82IU |
203.7 times less than Carrot ![]() |
Vitamin C | 0% | 52% | 0.2mg |
265 times less than Lemon ![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 24% | 24% | 0.36mg |
1.3 times more than Pea ![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 18% | 25% | 0.31mg |
2.4 times more than Avocado ![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 15% | 51% | 2.95mg |
3.2 times less than Turkey meat ![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 3% | 75% | 0.29mg |
4 times less than Sunflower seed ![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 2% | 85% | 0.04mg |
3.4 times less than Oat ![]() |
Folate, total | 15% | 32% | 61µg |
Equal to Brussels sprout ![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 1% | 63% | 0.08µg |
8.8 times less than Pork ![]() |
Folic acid (B9) | 12% | 30% | 49µg |
INF times more than Banana ![]() |
Tryptophan | 0% | 80% | 0.09mg |
3.5 times less than Chicken meat ![]() |
Threonine | 0% | 83% | 0.21mg |
3.4 times less than Beef ![]() |
Isoleucine | 0% | 82% | 0.27mg |
3.3 times less than Salmon ![]() |
Leucine | 0% | 82% | 0.51mg |
4.7 times less than Tuna ![]() |
Lysine | 0% | 84% | 0.23mg |
2 times less than Tofu ![]() |
Methionine | 0% | 80% | 0.13mg |
1.4 times more than Quinoa ![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0% | 81% | 0.35mg |
1.9 times less than Egg ![]() |
Valine | 0% | 82% | 0.31mg |
6.5 times less than Soybean ![]() |
Histidine | 0% | 82% | 0.16mg |
4.7 times less than Turkey meat ![]() |
Cholesterol | 1% | 54% | 3mg |
124.3 times less than Egg ![]() |
Saturated Fat | 22% | 28% | 4.32g |
1.4 times less than Beef ![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 23% | 6.93g |
1.4 times less than Avocado ![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 20% | 4.16g |
11.3 times less than Walnut ![]() |
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.