Know what’s on your plate
Wholemeal biscuit
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 369 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 25%
- Carbohydrate 67 g 24%
- Fat 7.5 g 10%
- Saturated fat 3.9 g 19%
- Fibre 9.2 g 33%
- Sugars 4.2 g —
- Sodium 69 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 73 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.76 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 0.42 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.26 mg 22%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 4.4 mg 28%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.99 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Biotin (B7) 8.4 µg 28%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.5 µg 21%
Minerals
- Calcium 104 mg 8%
- Iron 2.3 mg 13%
- Magnesium 82 mg 20%
- Phosphorus 315 mg 25%
- Potassium 423 mg 9%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.34 mg 38%
- Manganese 1.8 mg 79%
- Selenium 5 µg 9%
- Iodine 21 µg 14%
Similar foods
- Brown wholemeal biscuitbrown/wholemeal459 kcal / 100 g
- Wholemeal biscuits with chocolate icing528 kcal / 100 g
- Wholemeal crackershomemade421 kcal / 100 g
- Whole wheat biscuit450 kcal / 100 g
- Wheatmeal biscuitsweet, commercial413 kcal / 100 g
- Wholewheat biscuitsavoury413 kcal / 100 g
- Wholemeal wheat cracker436 kcal / 100 g
- Whole grain cereals biscuitcookie462 kcal / 100 g
- Biscuitplain, homemade471 kcal / 100 g
- Oatcakeshomemade411 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Wholemeal biscuit
What is a wholemeal biscuit?
It is a baked biscuit made with wholemeal flour, which retains the grain’s bran and germ. In British usage, “biscuit” usually means a crisp, sweet or savoury baked snack, not a soft American-style scone.
How can you tell whether a biscuit is genuinely wholemeal?
Look for wholemeal flour as the main flour in the ingredients, rather than a small amount added to mostly white flour. Wholemeal biscuits are usually darker and more grainy, but colour alone is not proof.
How do you keep wholemeal biscuits crisp?
Once completely cool, put them in an airtight tin or container and keep it in a cool, dry cupboard. If they soften, spread them on a tray and warm them in an oven at 160 °C for about 5 minutes, then cool fully before storing again.
What can you eat with a wholemeal biscuit?
A plain, savoury wholemeal biscuit works well with mature cheese, hummus or soup; a sweet one goes nicely with tea, yoghurt or fruit. Check the flavour before pairing it, as some versions contain seeds, spices or added sugar.
Can you use wholemeal biscuits instead of crackers in a recipe?
Usually, if the recipe needs a crisp base or a crumb topping: crush them finely and use the same weight as crackers. Sweet biscuits can make a savoury dish noticeably sweeter, so choose plain ones for savoury recipes.
Are wholemeal biscuits more filling than ordinary biscuits?
They contain 9.2 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 2 g in ordinary biscuits. A biscuit’s size and recipe still matter, so use the packet’s serving information to judge how much you are eating.
Are wholemeal biscuits a source of protein?
Yes. They provide 13 g of protein per 100 g, although a biscuit is generally eaten in a smaller amount than that.
Do wholemeal biscuits contain gluten?
Most are made with wheat flour and therefore contain gluten; some recipes may also use rye or barley. If you need to avoid gluten, choose a product clearly labelled gluten-free rather than relying on the word “wholemeal”.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-1034 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
