Calories in Biscuits: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
350 kcal (1,464 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 7/16/45 g
Serving (one, 60 g) — 210 kcal (879 kJ) · Nutri-Score E
Figures are for: Biscuit (US scone)
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Are biscuits healthy?
Not really. Biscuits get grade E on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the lowest of five — a sometimes food rather than an everyday one.
Against
- Saturated fat: 5.1 g per serving — 26% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
- Salt: 1.2 g per serving — 24% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (one, 60 g) has 210 kcal, 4.2 g protein, 9.6 g fat and 27 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
A healthier swap at the same calories: whole wheat bread (90 g): −4.6 g saturated fat, +5.5 g fiber.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Southern-style biscuits are flaky quick breads made with butter or shortening — closer to a British scone than a cookie.
How many calories in biscuits: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 60 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 210 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,464 kJ | 879 kJ |
| Protein | 7 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 9.6 g |
| incl. saturated | 8.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 45 g | 27 g |
| incl. sugars | 4.6 g | 2.8 g |
| incl. fiber | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 2707804, “Biscuit, home recipe” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 8%fat 42%carbs 50%
Vitamins and minerals in biscuits
Per 100 g, the standouts are thiamin — 0.41 mg, 34% of the Daily Value; folate — 94 mcg, 24% of the Daily Value; riboflavin — 0.26 mg, 20% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: one, 60 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 155 mcg | 93 mcg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 0.3 mcg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.41 mg | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 94 mcg | 56 mcg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg | 0.12 mcg | 5% |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 80 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 139 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 162 mg | 97 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.55 mg | 0.33 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.8 mcg | 5.3 mcg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 26 mg | 9% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Biscuit, home recipe” (FDC ID 2707804, Survey (FNDDS); public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Biscuits calories by weight, 20–150 g
30 g of biscuits has 105 calories and 50 g has 175. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g | 70 | 1.4 / 3.2 / 9 | 0.3 |
| 30 g | 105 | 2.1 / 4.8 / 13 | 0.4 |
| 50 g | 175 | 3.5 / 8 / 22 | 0.7 |
| 60 g — typical serving | 210 | 4.2 / 9.6 / 27 | 0.8 |
| 100 g | 350 | 7 / 16 / 45 | 1.4 |
| 150 g | 525 | 11 / 24 / 67 | 2.1 |
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What else to watch
- They're low in fiber, so add vegetables, greens or beans to the plate.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (one, 60 g) is 210 kcal — roughly 69 min of easy walking or 26 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Biscuits
Why swap: biscuits have a lot of saturated fat (8.5 g per 100 g), a lot of salt (2 g per 100 g), almost no fiber (1.4 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Whole Wheat Bread — 90 g, 207 kcal: −4.6 g saturated fat, +5.5 g fiber.
Biscuits vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| White Bread | 265 | 8 / 3.2 / 53 |
| Meat Pie | 271 | 8.9 / 15 / 24 |
| Roti Canai | 298 | 6.1 / 13 / 40 |
| Kaya Toast | 321 | 6.4 / 15 / 40 |
| Biscuits | 350 | 7 / 16 / 45 |
| Sausage Rolls | 354 | 9.6 / 23 / 29 |
| Croissant | 406 | 8 / 21 / 46 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of biscuits?
100 g of biscuits has 350 calories, with 7 g protein, 16 g fat and 45 g carbohydrates (1.4 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of biscuits?
A serving (one, 60 g) has 210 calories: 4.2 g protein, 9.6 g fat and 27 g carbs.
What are the macros of biscuits?
Per 100 g: 7 g protein, 45 g carbs and 16 g fat. By calories that's about 8% protein, 50% carbs and 42% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of biscuits?
About 69 min of easy walking or 26 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 210 calories in a serving (one, 60 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in biscuits?
Per 100 g, biscuits are richest in thiamin (0.41 mg, 34% DV), folate (94 mcg, 24% DV), riboflavin (0.26 mg, 20% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 2707804.
How much fiber is in biscuits?
100 g of biscuits has 1.4 g of fiber; a serving (one, 60 g) has 0.8 g — 3% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.