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Buttermilk Biscuit

Buttermilk Biscuit

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A buttermilk biscuit is a classic Southern American quick bread leavened with baking soda reacting to acidic buttermilk, creating its signature airy rise. The dough's layered, flaky texture comes from incorporating cold butter that steams during baking, while the buttermilk contributes a subtle tang. Though tender and versatile for savory applications like breakfast sandwiches or as a gravy accompaniment, traditional recipes yield moderate fat content from butter or shortening with carbohydrate-dense flour as the base.

Macro Impact

A 1 biscuit serving contains 212 calories, 4g protein, 27g carbs, and 10g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 biscuit (60 g)
Amount per serving
Calories212
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g
13%
Saturated Fat3g
13%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat4g
Cholesterol2mg
1%
Sodium348mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate27g
10%
Dietary Fiber0.9g
3%
Total Sugars1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein4g
Vitamin D10mcg
48%
Calcium141mg
11%
Iron2mg
10%
Potassium73mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
27 / 275 g
10%
Fiber
1 / 28 g
3%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
10 / 78 g
13%
Monounsaturated
4 / 31 g
13%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
11%
Saturated
3 / 23 g
11%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
2 / 300 g
1%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
3%
Omega 6
2 / 19 g
13%
Omega 9
4 g
Protein
Protein
4 / 80 g
5%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
3%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
10%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
10%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
6%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
7%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
10%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
11%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
16%
Valine
0 / 2 g
9%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
19%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
16%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
12%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
3%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
1 / 30 mcg
4%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
2%
Folate
37 / 400 mcg
9%
Vitamin A
60 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
10 / 15 mcg
64%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
141 / 1k mg
14%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
5%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
13%
Magnesium
11 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
11%
Phosphorous
98 / 700 mg
14%
Potassium
73 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
12 / 55 mcg
21%
Sodium
348 / 2.3k mg
15%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
3%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
17 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
6 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172670.
  2. 2.Biscuit, plain/buttermilk, homemade. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3685.

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