Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuit
Whole food · Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
A hearty, handheld breakfast sandwich where a flaky, buttery biscuit cradles a savory sausage patty, a folded egg, and a slice of melted American or cheddar cheese. The texture is a satisfying contrast: soft, steamy biscuit, juicy sausage, and a creamy, gooey cheese pull. Nutritionally, it's a dense, energy-packed meal, delivering over 22 grams of fat and nearly 10 grams of protein per 100 grams.
Calorie split: 12% protein · 27% carbs · 62% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the ultimate savory, salty, and umami flavor combination in a comforting, portable package. It's a beloved staple of American fast-food and diner culture, offering a quick, filling start to the day.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high saturated fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrate content can contribute to blood-sugar spikes and isn't ideal for heart-health or low-sodium diets. To counteract, pair it with a side of berries or a small salad for fiber, choose a whole-grain biscuit if available, and be mindful of portion size.
Key benefits
- High in protein for satiety and muscle support.
- Excellent source of quick energy from carbohydrates.
- Provides essential fats for hormone and cell function.
- Convenient, portable, and calorie-dense meal.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The biscuit in this sandwich is a direct descendant of British scones, but American biscuits evolved to be flakier and more savory, often using buttermilk and lard or shortening.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 44.1 g |
| Energy | 324 kcal |
| Energy | 1354 kj |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.1 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Sucrose | 0.87 g |
| Glucose | 0.59 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 1.3 g |
| Maltose | 0.36 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 16.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 136 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 298 mg |
| Potassium, K | 269 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 591 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.99 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.24 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.12 mg |
| Folate, total | 52.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 38.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 14.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 78.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 73.6 mg |
| Betaine | 12.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.59 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 176 ug |
| Retinol | 173 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 29.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 8.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 632 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 342 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 27.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.45 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 5.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.5 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.32 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 7.9 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.18 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.13 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.12 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.05 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.05 g |
| Cholesterol | 78.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added) — USDA does not publish this profile for Sausage.
| Tryptophan | 0.14 g |
| Threonine | 0.55 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.60 g |
| Leucine | 1.0 g |
| Lysine | 1.0 g |
| Methionine | 0.34 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.45 g |
| Valine | 0.66 g |
| Arginine | 0.81 g |
| Histidine | 0.41 g |
| Alanine | 0.83 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.1 g |
| Glycine | 0.89 g |
| Proline | 0.81 g |
| Serine | 0.57 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy breakfast option?
It's a calorie-dense meal high in fat and sodium, which can be part of a balanced diet in moderation but isn't ideal for daily consumption, especially for those managing heart health or blood sugar.
How does the nutrition compare to a breakfast burrito?
Generally, a biscuit sandwich is higher in saturated fat and lower in fiber than a burrito made with a whole-wheat tortilla and loaded with vegetables and beans.
Can I make a lighter version at home?
Yes. Use a whole-wheat biscuit, lean turkey sausage, egg whites, and a reduced-fat cheese slice. Add spinach or tomato for extra nutrients and fiber.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.24 kcal/g · 12% calories from protein · 2.0 g fiber · 3.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.20 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.