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A warm, flaky biscuit split and stuffed with a savory sausage patty and a cooked egg, creating a hearty handheld breakfast. The texture is a delightful contrast between the tender, buttery biscuit, the juicy sausage, and the soft egg. It packs a significant protein punch (11.13g per 100g) but is notably high in fat (20.77g) and calories (312 kcal).
People love it for the ultimate comfort-food combination of salty, savory sausage, rich egg, and a soft, absorbent biscuit. It's a beloved staple of American diner and drive-thru culture, offering a satisfying, no-fuss meal any time of day.
The high saturated fat and sodium content can be problematic for heart health and blood pressure. The refined carbs in the biscuit can cause a rapid blood sugar spike. To mitigate, pair with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad to add fiber, and consider eating only half while drinking water.
The modern breakfast biscuit sandwich is largely a 20th-century American invention, popularized by fast-food chains in the 1970s and 80s, though biscuits themselves have been a staple of Southern U.S. cooking for centuries.
| Water | 44.5 g |
| Energy | 312 kcal |
| Energy | 1305 kj |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.8 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.20 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.95 g |
| Sucrose | 0.25 g |
| Glucose | 0.17 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.35 g |
| Maltose | 0.18 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 16.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 51.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 312 mg |
| Potassium, K | 149 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 672 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.90 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.24 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 22.6 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.28 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 2.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.94 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 42.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 34.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 9.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 66.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 97.9 mg |
| Betaine | 7.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.75 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 43.0 ug |
| Retinol | 39.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 42.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 203 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 87.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.95 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 3.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 22.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.4 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 17.8 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.18 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.9 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.35 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.5 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.04 g |
| Cholesterol | 161 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.14 g |
| Threonine | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.43 g |
| Leucine | 0.78 g |
| Lysine | 0.61 g |
| Methionine | 0.22 g |
| Cystine | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.46 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.32 g |
| Valine | 0.53 g |
| Arginine | 0.56 g |
| Histidine | 0.27 g |
| Alanine | 0.51 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.93 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.46 g |
| Proline | 0.63 g |
| Serine | 0.59 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Is this a healthy breakfast option?
It's a high-energy, protein-rich meal but is also high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. It's best enjoyed occasionally rather than as a daily staple.
What's the difference between a biscuit and a scone?
American biscuits are typically savory, flaky, and leavened with baking powder, while scones are often sweeter, denser, and may contain fruit or cream.
Can I make a lighter version at home?
Yes. Use a whole-wheat biscuit, lean turkey sausage, and egg whites to significantly reduce fat and calories while keeping the protein high.