Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Biscotti Calories
Twice-baked crisp Italian cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Biscotti (30 g) has 122 calories. That works out to 407 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.9 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 5.4 µg of Selenium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Biscotti Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
122
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
21.9g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 10% · Fat 17%
Biscotti nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 2 Pieces of Biscotti?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 163 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 45 g | 183 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 60 g | 244 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 70 g | 285 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 407 kcal |
Calculated from 407 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Biscotti
What is biscotti?
Biscotti are crisp Italian cookies baked twice. The dough is first baked as a loaf, sliced, and baked again, giving the pieces their dry, crunchy texture and making them easy to dunk in coffee.
How do you pronounce biscotti?
Biscotti is usually pronounced “bih-SKOT-ee” in English, with the final vowel sounding like the “ee” in “see.” The Italian word is the plural of biscotto, though English speakers commonly use biscotti for one cookie too.
Why are biscotti so hard?
Biscotti are hard because they are sliced and baked a second time after the dough loaf is cooked. That extra baking removes moisture and creates the signature crunch; dunking one in coffee softens it.
What is the difference between biscotti and cantucci?
Cantucci are a specific Tuscan type of biscotti, traditionally made with almonds. Biscotti is a broader term for twice-baked Italian cookies, although the names are often used interchangeably outside Italy.
How do you eat biscotti?
Biscotti are commonly eaten by dipping them into coffee, espresso, tea, or a sweet dessert wine. Their firm texture holds up to dunking, but you can also eat them plain as a crunchy cookie.
How are traditional almond biscotti made?
Traditional almond biscotti are made by mixing almonds into a firm cookie dough, baking it as a log, slicing the log, and baking the slices again. The second bake dries the cookies and makes them crisp.
How do you keep biscotti crunchy?
Store completely cooled biscotti in an airtight container at room temperature in a dry place. Keep the lid closed between servings, since humidity softens the cookies; briefly warming softened biscotti in the oven can restore some crunch.
Can you freeze biscotti?
Yes, baked biscotti freeze well. Let them cool completely, then seal them in a freezer-safe airtight container or bag. Thaw at room temperature and, if needed, warm them briefly in the oven to refresh their crispness.
Where did biscotti originate?
Biscotti originated in Italy, and the almond-filled cantucci associated with Tuscany are among its best-known traditional forms. Their dry texture made the twice-baked cookies practical to store and well suited to dunking.
Why do biscotti recipes bake the dough as a log first?
Baking the dough as a log cooks it into a firm loaf that can be sliced into even cookies. Those slices are then baked again, which dries them out and gives biscotti their characteristic crunch.
Biscotti Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Folate
8.4µg · 2% DV
B3
0.33mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.4µg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
Biscotti Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Biscotti
To burn the 122 calories in 2 piece (medium) (30 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Biscotti?
Biscotti are crisp Italian cookies, especially associated with Tuscany, made by baking a loaf of dough, slicing it and baking the slices again. Almonds are common, and the second bake gives them their characteristically dry, crunchy texture.
In Italy they’re often served with coffee or vin santo for dipping; elsewhere, they pair just as naturally with coffee or tea. Biscotti are chiefly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with relatively little fat. Two medium pieces make a modest snack, and their firm texture means they’re especially enjoyable dunked in a hot drink.
How Nutritious Is Biscotti?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Biscotti Processed?
NOVA 3
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.
Does Biscotti Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Biscotti Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Biscotti Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
Compare Biscotti
Foods Similar to Biscotti
Have another question about Biscotti?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.