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Sweet crushed biscuit crumbs commonly used as a base or layer in Magnolia desserts.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 tablespoon (medium) of Magnolia biscuit crumbs (18 g) has 83 calories. That works out to 460 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 3 tablespoon (medium) · 18 g
83
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
12.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 55 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 25 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 138 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 50 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 460 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 100 g | 460 kcal |
Calculated from 460 calories per 100 g.
Magnolia biscuit crumbs are sweet cookie pieces used between layers and on top of Magnolia pudding, a creamy dessert often served in cups. They add a biscuit layer that softens as it sits against the pudding.
Plain vanilla wafers, tea biscuits, or digestive biscuits can replace Magnolia biscuit crumbs. Each has a different sweetness and texture, so choose a mild biscuit if you want the fruit and pudding to remain the main flavors.
To make Magnolia biscuit crumbs, crush plain biscuits in a food processor or put them in a sturdy sealed bag and roll over them with a rolling pin. You can use the crumbs straight away; baking them is not necessary.
Plain, crisp biscuits that crumble easily work best for Magnolia biscuit crumbs. Vanilla wafers are common in American-style Magnolia pudding, while tea biscuits or digestive biscuits are convenient alternatives; strongly flavored cookies can change the dessert's taste.
Spoon Magnolia biscuit crumbs between the pudding and fruit layers in serving cups, then finish with crumbs on top if desired. Avoid pressing the layers down hard, so the dessert stays easy to scoop and its layers remain distinct.
Magnolia biscuit crumbs absorb moisture from the pudding and fruit, so they soften as the dessert chills. For a crunchier topping, save some crumbs and sprinkle them on just before serving rather than layering them all in advance.
No, Magnolia biscuit crumbs do not need baking before you add them to Magnolia pudding. Crush ready-to-eat biscuits and layer them directly into the dessert; only bake them if a particular homemade biscuit recipe calls for it.
Yes, you can make Magnolia biscuit crumbs without a food processor. Seal the biscuits in a sturdy bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the base of a pan, stopping when they reach the texture you want.
Store dry Magnolia biscuit crumbs in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard so they do not absorb moisture or odors. Once mixed into pudding, they soften, so keep the assembled dessert covered in the refrigerator instead.
Yes, dry Magnolia biscuit crumbs can be frozen in a sealed freezer-safe container, although freezing is usually unnecessary. Thaw them while still sealed to limit condensation; crumbs already layered into pudding will soften and may lose their texture.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Folate
9.9µg · 2% DV
B3
0.38mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.8µg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Magnolia biscuit crumbs are crushed sweet biscuits used as a base or layer in Magnolia, a creamy, chilled dessert popular in Turkey. They are an ingredient rather than a dish on their own, adding biscuit flavour and structure between the custard and fruit. You can make a similar layer at home by crushing plain sweet biscuits.
Fine crumbs soften into the custard, while coarser pieces keep a little crunch. They are commonly layered in individual cups with milk pudding and fruit such as banana or strawberries, then served cold as dessert. The crumbs are mainly a source of carbohydrates and add energy, so a modest layer may be enough. For a lighter cup, use fewer crumbs, add extra fruit and keep the custard’s sugar in check.
Low
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Low
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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 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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
1.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.