Calories in Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and Gravy has about 403 calories per 1 biscuit with ½ cup gravy (180 g), or 224 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 11.2 g protein, 30.6 g carbs and 26.5 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Biscuit with gravy). Source: USDA FDC #2708744
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 biscuit with ½ cup gravy (180 g) | 2 biscuits with gravy (360 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | 403 kcal | 806 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 11.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 30.6 g | 61.2 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 26.5 g | 52.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Sodium | 451 mg | 812 mg | 1624 mg |
About Biscuits and Gravy
A Southern breakfast of flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy sausage gravy. One biscuit with half a cup of gravy is about 403 kcal, and restaurants usually serve two.
Tip: Most of the fat is in the gravy, which is made with sausage drippings and whole milk. Ask for the gravy on the side and use about half.
Burn off 403 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking90 min
- Running37 min
- Cycling50 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in biscuits and gravy?+
About 403 kcal per 1 biscuit with ½ cup gravy (180 g), or 224 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 2 biscuits with gravy?+
2 biscuits with gravy (360 g) is roughly 806 kcal with 22.3 g protein, 61.2 g carbs and 52.9 g fat.
Is biscuits and gravy high in protein?+
Not really — 1 biscuit with ½ cup gravy gives about 11.2 g protein, only 11% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from fat.
Is biscuits and gravy good for weight loss?+
Biscuits and gravy is moderate in calories (224 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 180 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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