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Supplement commonly used for hair, skin, and nail support
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Biotin keratin supplement (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 50 µg of Biotin covers 167% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 1 g
4
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 59% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
It is not proven to speed up hair growth in people who get enough biotin. Correcting a genuine deficiency may help related symptoms, but taking extra biotin does not reliably make hair grow faster or thicker.
Yes. Biotin can interfere with some laboratory tests, including certain thyroid and heart-related tests, and make results misleading. Tell the testing team you take a biotin keratin supplement and follow their instructions before having blood drawn.
There is no single daily amount for every biotin keratin supplement because formulas vary. Follow the serving directions for your specific product, and avoid combining it with other biotin supplements without checking the total amount.
Some people report breakouts while taking biotin, but evidence that biotin directly causes acne is limited. If acne appears after starting a biotin keratin supplement, note the timing and consider whether other new products or changes could be involved.
It may help brittle nails when low biotin is the cause, but benefits for people without a deficiency are uncertain. Keratin in the supplement does not guarantee stronger nails, and nail changes can have other causes.
There is no established time to benefit, and the supplement may not help if you are not deficient. When a deficiency is corrected, visible changes in hair or nails can take weeks or months rather than appearing immediately.
Usually, yes; there is no general rule against taking them together. Check both products for overlapping vitamins or other added ingredients, and avoid stacking supplements that duplicate nutrients without a clear reason.
It can generally be taken with or without food; a meal is not required for biotin. If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may be more comfortable, and the product directions take priority.
Ask your prenatal care clinician before starting one. Supplement formulas differ, and prenatal vitamins may already contain biotin, so the full ingredient list and your individual needs matter during pregnancy.
Usually not unless hair loss is related to a biotin deficiency, which is uncommon. Hair loss can have many causes, and this supplement is not a proven treatment for common pattern hair loss or other underlying conditions.
Vitamins
Biotin
50µg · 167% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
1mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 piece (small) (1 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A biotin keratin supplement is a dietary supplement containing biotin and keratin, commonly chosen by people seeking support for hair, skin and nails. It is a supplement rather than a prepared dish or everyday food, and its form, flavour and texture depend on the particular product.
It is not usually served with a meal or as part of a food tradition; follow the product label for how to take it. The typical serving is small, so it is best thought of as a concentrated addition to a routine, not a source of meal-sized nourishment. Check the serving directions, and ask a qualified health professional if you are unsure whether it suits you.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.