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Classic buttery biscuit, popular with tea
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
4 piece (medium) of Petit Beurre Biscuit (36 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 450 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.9 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A petit beurre biscuit is a plain, lightly sweet tea biscuit made with flour, sugar and fat. The style takes its name from the French petit-beurre, first made in Nantes in the 19th century; today, similar biscuits are a familiar pantry staple in Turkey and many other countries.
It has a crisp bite and a mild buttery flavour, making it an easy companion to tea or coffee, or a simple base for layered desserts. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich snack, with 72 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a more filling snack, pair a few biscuits with fruit or yoghurt rather than eating them on their own.
Selected: 100 g
450
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
72g
· 26% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 6% · Fat 30%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
350mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 450 calories in 100 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.
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
7.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 45:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (45:1).
A Petit Beurre biscuit is a crisp, lightly sweet, rectangular biscuit with small perforations and scalloped edges. It is associated with French-style tea biscuits and is often eaten plain or used as a base for desserts.
The Petit Beurre biscuit is associated with Nantes, France, where the LU biscuit company introduced its well-known version in the nineteenth century. “Petit beurre” means “little butter” in French, though recipes and ingredients can vary by maker.
A Petit Beurre biscuit is commonly eaten on its own or dunked briefly in tea, coffee, or milk. A quick dip softens it while helping it keep its shape; leaving it in a drink too long can make it crumble.
Layer Petit Beurre biscuits with thick custard or pudding in a dish, repeating until you have several layers. Chill the cake until the biscuits soften and the layers hold together, then slice it and add cocoa or grated chocolate if desired.
Use plain tea biscuits or another crisp, mildly sweet biscuit as a substitute for Petit Beurre biscuits. For a crumb crust, digestive biscuits can work too, but their stronger flavor and texture may change the finished dessert.
Yes, you can make Petit Beurre biscuits at home with a simple dough of flour, butter, sugar, and a raising agent. Cut the rolled dough into rectangles and prick each one with a fork so the biscuits bake more evenly.
No, Petit Beurre biscuits and Maria biscuits are different styles. Petit Beurre biscuits usually have a rectangular shape with scalloped edges, while Maria biscuits are typically round; either may work in some dessert recipes, but the result will differ.
Petit Beurre biscuits crumble when they absorb too much liquid and lose their crisp structure. Dip one briefly rather than soaking it, and use a thicker biscuit if you want it to stay intact longer in tea or coffee.
Keep opened Petit Beurre biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Exposure to humidity makes them lose their crispness, so close the packet securely or transfer the biscuits soon after opening.
Yes, crushed Petit Beurre biscuits can form a cheesecake crust. Mix the crumbs with melted butter, press them firmly into the pan, and chill or bake the base according to the cheesecake recipe before adding the filling.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.