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Bacon egg and cheese biscuit
Calories & nutrition facts
fast foods
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 301 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 24 g 9%
- Fat 17 g 22%
- Saturated fat 5.9 g 29%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 1.7 g —
- Sodium 816 mg 35%
- Cholesterol 166 mg 55%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 77 µg 9%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 4.2 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.27 mg 22%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.25 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 2.4 mg 15%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.77 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 48 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0.86 µg 36%
- Choline 127 mg 23%
Minerals
- Calcium 103 mg 8%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 363 mg 29%
- Potassium 131 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.27 mg 30%
- Manganese 0.14 mg 6%
- Selenium 23.3 µg 42%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 301 | 12 g | 24 g | 18 g |
| 1 × item | 145 g | 436 | 17 g | 35 g | 25 g |
| 2 × item | 290 g | 873 | 35 g | 70 g | 51 g |
| ½ × item | 72.5 g | 218 | 8.7 g | 18 g | 13 g |
| 3 × item | 435 g | 1309 | 52 g | 105 g | 76 g |
| 4 × item | 580 g | 1746 | 70 g | 141 g | 101 g |
Similar foods
- Bacon and egg biscuitfast foods305 kcal / 100 g
- Ham and egg biscuitfast foods233 kcal / 100 g
- Sausage egg and cheese biscuitfast foods, breakfast324 kcal / 100 g
- McDonald's Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit304 kcal / 100 g
- Sausage and egg biscuitfast foods312 kcal / 100 g
- Breakfast biscuitfast foods, breakfast, with egg and bacon305 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon egg and cheese english muffinfast foods, breakfast228 kcal / 100 g
- Egg sandwichon biscuit, with bacon and cheese315 kcal / 100 g
- Ham biscuitfast foods342 kcal / 100 g
- Canadian bacon egg and cheese english muffin228 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bacon egg and cheese biscuit
What is a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit?
It is a breakfast sandwich made with a savoury, flaky biscuit split and filled with bacon, egg and cheese. In American food terminology, a biscuit is a soft, leavened quick bread, not a crisp baked biscuit.
How do you reheat a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit without making it soggy?
For a crispier biscuit, separate the filling, warm the biscuit in an oven or air fryer at 175 °C for about 5 minutes, then heat the egg and bacon until steaming and reassemble with the cheese. A microwave is quicker, but tends to soften the biscuit.
Can you freeze a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit?
Yes. Wrap it tightly once cooled and freeze it; for better texture, freeze the biscuit and filling separately. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat until piping hot throughout.
What goes well with a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit?
It pairs well with fresh fruit, roasted potatoes or a simple green salad. For a spicy kick, add hot sauce; sliced tomato or avocado adds freshness, though it can make the biscuit softer.
How does a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit compare with one on an English muffin?
The biscuit version has 301 kcal per 100 g, while the English muffin version has 228 kcal per 100 g. The muffin version also has less fat, at 9.66 g compared with 17 g per 100 g.
Can you make a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit ahead for breakfast?
Yes: cook the egg and bacon, assemble the sandwich, then chill it promptly in a sealed container and eat it within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; keep it chilled rather than leaving it at room temperature.
How much protein is in a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit?
A typical 145 g biscuit provides about 17 g of protein. The exact amount can shift with the size of the biscuit and how much bacon, egg and cheese it contains.
Does a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit contain much sodium?
It contains 816 mg of sodium per 100 g, so it is a notably salty breakfast sandwich. Bacon and cheese are major contributors; adding extra processed meat or salty sauce increases it further.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172029 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
