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Homemade KFC-style biscuit Calories
Buttery, soft-textured homemade fast-food style biscuit made with refined flour
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Homemade KFC-style biscuit (70 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 372 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.7 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 13.2 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 218.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Homemade KFC-style biscuit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
260
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
30.7g
· 11% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
13.2g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 7% · Fat 46%
Homemade KFC-style biscuit nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.2 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.14 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 260 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 18 g | 67 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 353 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 446 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 521 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 781 kcal |
Calculated from 372 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade KFC-style biscuit
How do you make a Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
A Homemade KFC-style biscuit is made by cutting cold butter into flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently mixing in buttermilk. Pat the dough rather than kneading it, cut out rounds, and bake in a hot oven until lightly golden.
Is a Homemade KFC-style biscuit a cookie?
No, a Homemade KFC-style biscuit is a savory American quick bread, not a sweet cookie. It is soft and flaky, usually served alongside fried chicken or gravy; the word “biscuit” means something different in the United States than in many other countries.
Why didn’t my Homemade KFC-style biscuits rise?
Homemade KFC-style biscuits may stay flat if the baking powder is old, the butter softened, or the dough was overworked. Keep the butter cold, handle the dough gently, and make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking.
Can you make Homemade KFC-style biscuits without buttermilk?
Yes, you can make Homemade KFC-style biscuits with regular milk. For a closer buttermilk substitute, stir a little lemon juice or vinegar into the milk and let it stand briefly before adding it to the dough.
Why are my Homemade KFC-style biscuits tough or dry?
Homemade KFC-style biscuits turn tough when the dough is kneaded too much, and they dry out when overbaked. Mix only until the dough comes together, then take the biscuits out once the tops are lightly golden.
Can you freeze Homemade KFC-style biscuits?
Yes, freeze Homemade KFC-style biscuits after they have cooled completely, sealed in a freezer-safe container. Separate them with parchment so they do not stick together, then thaw and warm them in the oven before serving.
How should you store and reheat Homemade KFC-style biscuits?
Keep Homemade KFC-style biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term storage; freeze them to keep them longer. Reheat them in the oven to refresh the outside, since microwaving tends to make the texture soft rather than flaky.
What goes well with a Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
A Homemade KFC-style biscuit pairs especially well with fried chicken, chicken gravy, or soup. For a breakfast-style serving, split it and add butter or jam; for the classic fast-food-style meal, serve it warm beside savory chicken.
How do you get flaky layers in a Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
For flaky layers in a Homemade KFC-style biscuit, keep the butter cold and fold the dough over itself a few times before cutting. Avoid heavy kneading, which develops gluten and makes the biscuit more breadlike and less tender.
Can you make a lighter Homemade KFC-style biscuit at home?
Yes, you can reduce the butter somewhat or make smaller Homemade KFC-style biscuits. Butter contributes much of their tender, layered texture, so cutting back too far can make them drier and less like the original style.
Homemade KFC-style biscuit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B3
2.03mg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
109.2µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
218mg · 31% DV
Sodium
448mg · 19% DV
Selenium
9.8µg · 18% DV
Calcium
118mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
Homemade KFC-style biscuit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade KFC-style biscuit
To burn the 260 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
A homemade KFC-style biscuit is a soft, buttery quick bread inspired by the biscuits served with fried chicken in the United States. It is usually made with flour and a raising agent; the dough bakes into a tender crumb, sometimes with light layers. Despite the name, it is closer to a savoury scone than a sweet, crisp biscuit in many English-speaking countries.
Serve it alongside fried chicken, gravy, soup or a breakfast plate; it also works as a warm snack with butter or jam. Refined flour provides most of its carbohydrates, while the butter makes it relatively rich: it has 372 kcal per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables or a salad for a more balanced meal.
How Nutritious Is Homemade KFC-style biscuit?
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 Homemade KFC-style biscuit 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 Homemade KFC-style biscuit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade KFC-style biscuit Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Homemade KFC-style biscuit Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.8:1).
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