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Grandma's Simple Biscuits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grandma's Simple Biscuits Recipe

Grandma's Simple Biscuits has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 50.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Snack.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 40, for Grandma's Simple Biscuits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A844.8 IU16.9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol181.6 mcg
Vitamin C1.1 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin1.1 mg76.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.6 mg23%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate134.5 mcg33.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid110.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium372.4 mg37.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron3.4 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium25.3 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus525.3 mg52.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium165.5 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium877.8 mg36.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.1 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25.3 mcg36.1%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58.4 g19.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.4%Top 30%High
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.3 g18.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid3.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.1 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.3 g21.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat9.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash4.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.4 g 26.8%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.4 mg 2.1%

Sodium 763.7 mg 31.8%

Total Carbohydrates 50.8 g 16.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 8.1 g 16.2%

Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 32.4% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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