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
Top nutrition facts for Biscuit
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 353 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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44 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 5 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for plain arrowroot biscuit is 48 | 48 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 43 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 | 24 mg |
Biscuit calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of biscuit | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 353 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 100 | 28.35 g |
| Calories for different varieties of biscuit | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe (this food) | 353 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat | 270 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat | 307 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, lower fat, baked | 319 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat, baked | 324 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix, prepared | 335 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, frozen, baked | 338 | 100 g |
| Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, dry mix | 428 | 100 g |
Biscuit Glycemic index (GI)
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Biscuit Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.6mg of 90mg
0.67%
Vitamin B1:
1.1mg of 1mg
89%
Vitamin B2:
0.93mg of 1mg
72%
Vitamin B3:
8.8mg of 16mg
55%
Vitamin B5:
0.86mg of 5mg
17%
Vitamin B6:
0.11mg of 1mg
8.1%
Folate:
183µg of 400µg
46%
Vitamin B12:
0.24µg of 2µg
10%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7 g of 50 g
7 g (14% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 25%
16.3 g of 65 g
16.3 g (25% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 15%
44.6 g of 300 g
44.6 g (15% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
28.9 g of 2,000 g
28.9 g (1% of DV )
Other:
3.2 g
3.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
261mg of 280mg
93%
Threonine:
633mg of 1,050mg
60%
Isoleucine:
819mg of 1,400mg
59%
Leucine:
1542mg of 2,730mg
56%
Lysine:
678mg of 2,100mg
32%
Methionine:
396mg of 1,050mg
38%
Phenylalanine:
1041mg of 1,750mg
59%
Valine:
939mg of 1,820mg
52%
Histidine:
483mg of 700mg
69%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
4.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
6.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.2 g
Fiber content ratio for Biscuit
Sugar:
2.2 g
Fiber:
1.5 g
Other:
41 g
All nutrients for Biscuit per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% | 23% |
7.5 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 7g | 17% | 54% |
2.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 16g | 25% | 21% |
2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | 52% |
265 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 43g | N/A | 21% |
1.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 45g | 15% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | 54% |
124.3 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | 66% |
7.8 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 235mg | 24% | 10% |
1.9 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 121mg | 4% | 78% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 36% | 22% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | 59% |
4.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | 43% |
1.6 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 61% |
1.7 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 5% | 67% |
11.7 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 23% | 49% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 580mg | 25% | 16% |
1.2 times more than White bread
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| Selenium | 20µg | 35% | 47% | |
| Manganese | 0.38mg | 16% | 41% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.36mg | 30% | 24% |
1.3 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 24% | 25% |
2.4 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 18% | 51% |
3.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 6% | 75% |
4 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 85% |
3.4 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | 63% |
8.8 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 61µg | 15% | 32% |
Equal to Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 4.3g | 22% | 28% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 6.9g | N/A | 23% |
1.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.2g | N/A | 20% |
11.3 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | 80% |
3.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.21mg | 0% | 83% |
3.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0% | 82% |
3.3 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.51mg | 0% | 82% |
4.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.23mg | 0% | 84% |
2 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | 80% |
1.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg | 0% | 81% |
1.9 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.31mg | 0% | 82% |
6.5 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.16mg | 0% | 82% |
4.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat 4.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
1%
Cholesterol 3mg
25%
Sodium 580mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
235mg
24%
Iron
2.9mg
36%
Potassium
121mg
3.6%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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