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Biscuit Calories: Good Day, Bourbon, Marie Gold & All Brands
By Asfia Fatima, Chief Dietitian at Clearcals
TL;DR
Biscuits calories per biscuit: Marie Gold 22 kcal | Good Day 43 kcal | Hide & Seek 39 kcal | Bourbon 60 kcal | Jim Jam 60 kcal | Dark Fantasy 126 kcal 1 biscuit calories range: 15 kcal (Monaco, KrackJack) to 126 kcal (Dark Fantasy Choco Fills) | Average biscuit: ~40 kcal
- Per 100g: Marie Gold 448 kcal | Bourbon 483 kcal | Good Day 512 kcal (highest of all common brands)
- ₹10 pack calories: Good Day ~258 kcal | Bourbon ~360 kcal | Marie Gold ~220 kcal | Jim Jam ~360 kcal | Hide & Seek ~234 kcal
- No Indian biscuit is suitable for weight loss — all are processed foods high in refined flour, sugar, and saturated fat
- Track your exact biscuit intake in the Hint app, which has all major Indian biscuit brands in its database
Biscuits are one of India's most common snacks, but most people have no idea how many calories they're consuming — especially across different brands and pack sizes.
This guide covers the exact calories per biscuit, per 100g, and per ₹10 pack for every major Indian biscuit brand.
Biscuit Calories at a Glance
Biscuits calories quick reference: 1 Marie Gold = 22 kcal | 1 Good Day = 43 kcal | 1 Bourbon = 60 kcal | 1 Dark Fantasy = 126 kcal | 1 Monaco = 15 kcal
| Biscuit Brand | 1 Biscuit (kcal) | Weight per Biscuit | Per 100g (kcal) | ₹10 Pack (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threptin Diskette | 17.5 kcal | 4g | 438 kcal | ~105 kcal |
| Marie Gold (Marigold) | 22 kcal | 5g | 448 kcal | ~220 kcal |
| Monaco | 15 kcal | 3g | 495 kcal | ~210 kcal |
| KrackJack | 15 kcal | 3g | 494 kcal | ~210 kcal |
| Nutrichoice Essentials Oats | 41 kcal | 8.5g | 483 kcal | ~205 kcal |
| McVities Digestive | 41 kcal | 8g | 488 kcal | ~205 kcal |
| Hide and Seek | 39 kcal | 8g | 479 kcal | ~234 kcal |
| Good Day Cashew | 43 kcal | 8.5g | 512 kcal | ~258 kcal |
| Jim Jam | 60 kcal | 12.5g | 483 kcal | ~360 kcal |
| Bourbon | 60 kcal | 12.5g | 483 kcal | ~360 kcal |
| Dark Fantasy Choco Fills | 126 kcal | 25g | 503 kcal | ~252 kcal |
The wide range — from 15 kcal per Monaco to 126 kcal per Dark Fantasy — is mostly driven by biscuit size (weight per piece) rather than calorie density. Per 100g, all biscuits are similarly calorie-dense (438–512 kcal). What changes is how many calories you get per piece.
Calories in Biscuits per 100g (All Brands)
Biscuits per 100g: Marie Gold 448 kcal | Bourbon/Jim Jam/Nutrichoice 483 kcal | Good Day Cashew 512 kcal (most calorie-dense per 100g)
| Biscuit Brand | Calories per 100g | Carbs % | Fat % | Protein % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threptin Diskettes | 438 kcal | 44% | 29% | 27% |
| Marie Gold | 448 kcal | 69% | 24% | 7% |
| Hide and Seek | 479 kcal | 61% | 34% | 5% |
| Jim Jam | 483 kcal | 61% | 35% | 4% |
| Bourbon | 483 kcal | 59% | 35% | 6% |
| Nutrichoice Essentials Oats | 483 kcal | 59% | 35% | 6% |
| McVities Digestive | 488 kcal | 55% | 39% | 6% |
| KrackJack | 494 kcal | 56% | 38% | 6% |
| Monaco | 495 kcal | 56% | 38% | 6% |
| Dark Fantasy Choco Fills | 503 kcal | 51% | 44% | 5% |
| Good Day Cashew | 512 kcal | 52% | 42% | 6% |
Threptin is the lowest-calorie option and also the highest in protein (27%). Good Day and Dark Fantasy are the most calorie-dense per 100g. All brands except Threptin are carbohydrate-dominant and low in protein — none are good sources of protein for muscle building or satiety.
1 Biscuit Calories
1 biscuit calories: 15 kcal (Monaco/KrackJack) | 22 kcal (Marie Gold) | 39 kcal (Hide & Seek) | 43 kcal (Good Day) | 60 kcal (Bourbon/Jim Jam) | 126 kcal (Dark Fantasy) One biscuit calories range: 15 kcal to 126 kcal | Average for medium-sized biscuit: ~40 kcal
The number of calories in 1 biscuit varies enormously by type. A single Monaco biscuit is just 15 kcal because it weighs only 3g. A Dark Fantasy Choco Fills is 126 kcal because it weighs 25g — more than 8× heavier. Per 100g, all biscuits are similarly calorie-dense (438–512 kcal); the per-biscuit difference is almost entirely about biscuit size.
2 Biscuits Calories
2 biscuits calories: 30 kcal (Monaco) | 44 kcal (Marie Gold) | 78 kcal (Hide & Seek) | 86 kcal (Good Day) | 120 kcal (Bourbon/Jim Jam) | 252 kcal (Dark Fantasy) 2 biscuits (average, medium-sized): ~80 kcal | 3 biscuits: ~120 kcal
2 standard medium-sized biscuits (e.g., Good Day or Hide and Seek) provide roughly 78–86 kcal. Most people eat 3–5 biscuits in one sitting — equivalent to 120–215 kcal before accounting for tea or milk.
Calories in 1 Packet of Biscuits
1 packet biscuit calories: ₹10 Good Day pack ~258 kcal | ₹10 Bourbon ~360 kcal | ₹10 Marie Gold ~220 kcal | ₹10 Jim Jam ~360 kcal
The calorie count per ₹10 packet depends on the brand and how many biscuits are included. See the ₹10 pack sections under each brand below.
How Many Calories Are in One Good Day Biscuit?
1 good day biscuit calories: 43 kcal | 2 good day biscuits: 86 kcal | 10 rs good day biscuit pack: ~258 kcal (6 biscuits) | Good Day per 100g: 512 kcal
One Britannia Good Day Cashew biscuit has 43 kcal. Each biscuit weighs around 8.5g. Good Day biscuits are high in fat (42% of calories from fat) due to their cashew and butter content.
| Good Day Cashew Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Good Day biscuit | 43 kcal |
| 2 Good Day biscuits | 86 kcal |
| 3 Good Day biscuits | 129 kcal |
| 4 Good Day biscuits | 172 kcal |
| 5 Good Day biscuits | 215 kcal |
| 10 Good Day biscuits | 430 kcal |
₹5 Good Day Biscuit Calories
A ₹5 Good Day pack contains approximately 3 biscuits (~27g), giving you roughly 129 kcal.
₹10 Good Day Biscuit Calories
10 rs good day biscuit calories: ~258 kcal | 10 rupees good day biscuit = ~6 biscuits | Good day biscuit 10 rs pack calories: 258 kcal
A ₹10 Good Day pack contains approximately 6 biscuits (~53g), giving you roughly 258 kcal — more than a quarter of the average daily calorie requirement for a sedentary adult in a single small pack.
| Good Day Pack Size | Approx. Biscuits | Approx. Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5 pack | ~3 biscuits | ~129 kcal |
| ₹10 pack | ~6 biscuits | ~258 kcal |
| ₹20 pack | ~12 biscuits | ~516 kcal |
Good Day also comes in other varieties, all similarly calorie-dense:
| Good Day Variety | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| Good Day Choco Chip | 493 kcal |
| Good Day Butter | 494 kcal |
| Good Day Pista Badam | 504 kcal |
| Good Day Cashew | 512 kcal |
Is Good Day Biscuit Good for Health?
Is Good Day biscuit good for health? No — Good Day is the most calorie-dense common biscuit at 512 kcal/100g, with 42% of calories from fat
Good Day biscuits are not a healthy snack choice. Despite the misleading name, Good Day biscuits are among the most calorie-dense Indian biscuits — 512 kcal per 100g, with 42% of calories from fat (primarily palm oil and added butter). A ₹10 pack delivers 258 kcal with minimal protein, fiber, or micronutrient value. Occasional consumption in small amounts is fine, but regular snacking on Good Day biscuits contributes significantly to calorie excess.
How Many Calories Are in One Bourbon Biscuit?
1 bourbon biscuit calories: 60 kcal | 2 bourbon biscuits: 120 kcal | bourbon calories in 10 rs pack: ~360 kcal (6 biscuits) | Bourbon per 100g: 483 kcal
One Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Bourbon biscuit has 60 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 12.5g. Bourbon biscuits are sandwich biscuits with a chocolate cream filling — that filling drives the calorie and fat content significantly higher than plain biscuits.
| Bourbon Biscuit Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bourbon biscuit | 60 kcal |
| 2 Bourbon biscuits | 120 kcal |
| 3 Bourbon biscuits | 180 kcal |
| 4 Bourbon biscuits | 240 kcal |
| 5 Bourbon biscuits | 300 kcal |
| 10 Bourbon biscuits | 600 kcal |
₹10 Bourbon Biscuit Calories
Bourbon biscuit calories 10 rs: ~360 kcal | Calories in 10 rs bourbon pack: ~360 kcal (6 biscuits) | 1 bourbon biscuit in ₹10 pack: 60 kcal each
A ₹10 Bourbon pack contains approximately 6 biscuits (~75g), giving you roughly 360 kcal — equivalent to a full meal in calorie terms.
| Bourbon Pack Size | Approx. Biscuits | Approx. Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5 pack | ~3 biscuits | ~180 kcal |
| ₹10 pack | ~6 biscuits | ~360 kcal |
| ₹20 pack | ~12 biscuits | ~720 kcal |
Is Bourbon Biscuit Good for Health?
Is bourbon biscuit good for health? No — 60 kcal per biscuit, 35% fat, high in sugar from chocolate cream filling
Bourbon biscuits are not a healthy food choice. The chocolate cream filling adds saturated fat and sugar on top of the already high-fat base biscuit. At 35% of calories from fat and with minimal protein, Bourbon biscuits provide calorie density without nutritional value. For people managing weight, blood sugar, or cholesterol, Bourbon biscuits should be an occasional treat rather than a regular snack.
How Many Calories Are in One Marie Gold Biscuit?
1 marie gold biscuit calories: 22 kcal | 2 marie gold biscuits: 44 kcal | 4 marie gold biscuit calories: 88 kcal | 5 marie gold biscuits: 110 kcal | 10 rs marie gold pack: ~220 kcal Marigold biscuit calories: 22 kcal per biscuit — "marigold biscuit" refers to Britannia Marie Gold
One Britannia Marie Gold biscuit has 22 kcal. Each biscuit weighs around 5g. Marie Gold biscuits are lighter per piece than Good Day or Bourbon, which makes them feel like a lower-calorie option — but per 100g they're still 448 kcal, and it's easy to eat 6–10 in one sitting.
Note on "Marigold biscuit": People searching for "marigold biscuit calories" are looking for Britannia Marie Gold. Both refer to the same product — there is no separate brand called "Marigold biscuit" in India. The calorie value is 22 kcal per biscuit, 448 kcal per 100g.
| Marie Gold Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Marie Gold biscuit | 22 kcal |
| 2 Marie Gold biscuits | 44 kcal |
| 3 Marie Gold biscuits | 66 kcal |
| 4 Marie Gold biscuits | 88 kcal |
| 5 Marie Gold biscuits | 110 kcal |
| 10 Marie Gold biscuits | 220 kcal |
₹5 Marie Gold Biscuit Calories
A ₹5 Marie Gold pack contains approximately 5 biscuits (~25g), giving you roughly 110 kcal.
₹10 Marie Gold Biscuit Calories
Marie gold biscuit 10 rs calories: ~220 kcal | 1 marie gold biscuit calories: 22 kcal each | 4 marie gold biscuit calories: 88 kcal | marie gold calories in 10 rs pack: 220 kcal (10 biscuits)
A ₹10 Marie Gold pack contains approximately 10 biscuits (~50g), giving you roughly 220 kcal. While 22 kcal per biscuit sounds modest, the ₹10 pack as a whole is 220 kcal — similar to eating a medium banana and a boiled egg combined.
Marie Gold is made from refined flour, with 69% of calories coming from carbohydrates and high sugar content. The biscuit's texture and mild sweetness are due to the added sugar, which makes it high-GI despite appearing plain.
Is Marie Gold Biscuit Good for Health?
Is marie gold biscuit good for health? No — high in refined flour, 69% carbs, high GI, low in fiber and protein despite a light appearance
Marie Gold is not a healthy biscuit — it is a processed food made from maida (refined wheat flour), sugar, vegetable oil, and salt. The 69% carbohydrate content comes primarily from refined carbs with a high glycaemic index. A 10-biscuit serving (220 kcal) provides almost no fiber, minimal protein (~1.5g), and no meaningful micronutrients. It is marginally better than Bourbon or Good Day due to lower calorie density per biscuit, but it is not a health food.
Is Marie Gold Biscuit Good for Weight Loss?
Is Marie Gold biscuit good for weight loss? No — high GI, low satiety, easy to overeat; choose Nutrichoice Oats or Threptin over Marie Gold if biscuits must be included
Marie Gold is not good for weight loss. Its high GI causes rapid blood sugar spikes and subsequent hunger, making it easy to eat far more than intended. The lack of fiber and protein means 2–3 Marie Gold biscuits provide almost no satiety. If you're in a calorie deficit and want a biscuit, Nutrichoice Essentials Oats (no added sugar, 9.6g fiber/100g) is a substantially better choice than Marie Gold.
How Many Calories Are in One Jim Jam Biscuit?
1 jim jam biscuit calories: 60 kcal | 2 jim jam biscuits: 120 kcal | jim jam 10 rs calories: ~360 kcal (6 biscuits) | Jim Jam per 100g: 483 kcal
One Britannia Treat Jim Jam biscuit has 60 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 12.5g. Jim Jam biscuits have a jam centre which adds sugar and a small amount of calories on top of the base biscuit.
| Jim Jam Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jim Jam biscuit | 60 kcal |
| 2 Jim Jam biscuits | 120 kcal |
| 3 Jim Jam biscuits | 180 kcal |
| 4 Jim Jam biscuits | 240 kcal |
₹10 Jim Jam Biscuit Calories
Jim jam biscuits 10 rs calories: ~360 kcal | 10 rs jim jam pack: ~6 biscuits = 360 kcal
A ₹10 Jim Jam pack contains approximately 6 biscuits (~75g), giving you roughly 360 kcal — the same as a ₹10 Bourbon pack, because both biscuits weigh 12.5g each at 483 kcal/100g.
How Many Calories Are in One Hide and Seek Biscuit?
1 hide and seek biscuit calories: 39 kcal | 2 biscuits: 78 kcal | 10 rs hide and seek: 234 kcal (6 biscuits) | 30 rs hide and seek: ~702 kcal | Hide & Seek per 100g: 479 kcal
One Parle Hide and Seek biscuit has 39 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 8g. These chocolate chip cookies are high in fat with 34% of calories coming from fat.
| Hide and Seek Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hide and Seek biscuit | 39 kcal |
| 2 Hide and Seek biscuits | 78 kcal |
| 3 Hide and Seek biscuits | 117 kcal |
| 4 Hide and Seek biscuits | 156 kcal |
| 5 Hide and Seek biscuits | 195 kcal |
| 6 Hide and Seek biscuits | 234 kcal |
₹10 Hide and Seek Biscuit Calories
A ₹10 Hide and Seek pack contains approximately 6 biscuits (~48g), giving you roughly 234 kcal.
₹30 Hide and Seek Biscuit Calories
₹30 hide and seek biscuit calories: ~702 kcal | A ₹30 Hide and Seek pack = approximately 18 biscuits at 39 kcal each
A ₹30 Hide and Seek pack typically contains approximately 18 biscuits (~144g), giving you roughly 702 kcal — over a third of a typical daily calorie requirement for an adult, in one biscuit pack.
How Many Calories Are in One Dark Fantasy Biscuit?
1 dark fantasy biscuit calories: 126 kcal | 2 dark fantasy biscuits: 252 kcal | Dark Fantasy per 100g: 503 kcal | Heaviest common biscuit at 25g per piece
One Sunfeast Dark Fantasy Choco Fills biscuit has 126 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 25g — far heavier than most Indian biscuits. Even though its per-100g calorie count (503 kcal) isn't the highest, the large biscuit size makes it the most calorie-dense in practice.
| Dark Fantasy Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dark Fantasy biscuit | 126 kcal |
| 2 Dark Fantasy biscuits | 252 kcal |
| 3 Dark Fantasy biscuits | 378 kcal |
| 4 Dark Fantasy biscuits | 504 kcal |
Dark Fantasy Choco Fills gets 44% of its calories from fat and 51% from carbohydrates, with added sugar and chocolate filling. Eating just 2 Dark Fantasy biscuits is equivalent in calories to a full bowl of cooked rice. It is the biscuit that most people dramatically underestimate.
How Many Calories Are in One Nutrichoice Biscuit?
1 nutrichoice biscuit calories: 41 kcal | 10 rs nutrichoice pack: ~205 kcal (~5 biscuits) | Nutrichoice per 100g: 483 kcal
One Britannia Nutrichoice Essentials Oats biscuit has 41 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 8.5g. Nutrichoice stands apart from other biscuits because the Essentials Oats variant has no added sugar and contains 9.6g of fiber per 100g — far more than any other common biscuit.
| Nutrichoice Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nutrichoice biscuit | 41 kcal |
| 2 Nutrichoice biscuits | 82 kcal |
| 3 Nutrichoice biscuits | 123 kcal |
| 4 Nutrichoice biscuits | 164 kcal |
₹10 Nutrichoice Biscuit Calories
10 Rs Nutrichoice biscuit calories: ~205 kcal | ₹10 nutrichoice pack: approximately 5 biscuits at 41 kcal each
A ₹10 Nutrichoice Essentials Oats pack typically contains approximately 5 biscuits (~42.5g), giving you roughly 205 kcal. Despite the similar calorie count to other ₹10 packs, Nutrichoice delivers substantially more fiber (4g per 5 biscuits) and no added sugar — making it the best biscuit option for anyone managing blood sugar or trying to control hunger.
How Many Calories Are in One Threptin Biscuit?
1 threptin biscuit calories: 17.5 kcal | Threptin per 100g: 438 kcal | Lowest calorie and highest protein biscuit — 27% protein by calories
One Threptin Diskette has 17.5 kcal. Each diskette weighs 4g. Threptin is the most protein-rich biscuit listed here — 27% of its calories come from protein, compared to 4–7% for most other brands.
| Threptin Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Threptin biscuit | 17.5 kcal |
| 2 Threptin biscuits | 35 kcal |
| 3 Threptin biscuits | 52.5 kcal |
| 4 Threptin biscuits | 70 kcal |
Threptin is the only major biscuit brand where protein makes up more than a quarter of the calories. It contains casein protein and is commonly used as a protein supplement in clinical nutrition settings. Threptin is not a calorie-dense biscuit by percentage, but it is the best biscuit option for anyone prioritising protein intake.
How Many Calories Are in One Monaco Biscuit?
Monaco biscuit calories: 15 kcal per biscuit | Monaco 10 rs pack: ~210 kcal | Monaco per 100g: 495 kcal | Lightest biscuit per piece at 3g
One Parle Monaco biscuit has 15 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 3g. Monaco is a light, salted cracker — one of the lowest-calorie biscuits per piece because of its small size, not its calorie density (Monaco is actually 495 kcal/100g, among the higher densities).
| Monaco Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Monaco biscuit | 15 kcal |
| 2 Monaco biscuits | 30 kcal |
| 3 Monaco biscuits | 45 kcal |
| 5 Monaco biscuits | 75 kcal |
| 10 Monaco biscuits | 150 kcal |
Monaco Biscuit ₹10 Pack Calories
Monaco biscuit calories 10 rs pack: ~210 kcal | 5 rs monaco biscuit calories: ~105 kcal | Monaco 10 rs = approximately 14 biscuits at 15 kcal each
A ₹5 Monaco pack typically contains approximately 7 biscuits (21g) = **105 kcal**. A ₹10 Monaco pack typically contains approximately 14 biscuits (42g) = **210 kcal**. Monaco feels light to eat because each biscuit is small — but a full ₹10 pack at 14 biscuits and 210 kcal is comparable in calories to a ₹10 pack of Marie Gold.
How Many Calories Are in One KrackJack Biscuit?
KrackJack biscuit calories: 15 kcal per biscuit | KrackJack per 100g: 494 kcal | Same weight and calorie count as Monaco
One Parle KrackJack biscuit has 15 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 3g. KrackJack is a sweet-and-salty cracker — nearly identical in calorie density to Monaco (494 vs 495 kcal/100g). The slight sweetness comes from added sugar.
| KrackJack Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KrackJack biscuit | 15 kcal |
| 2 KrackJack biscuits | 30 kcal |
| 3 KrackJack biscuits | 45 kcal |
| 5 KrackJack biscuits | 75 kcal |
| 10 KrackJack biscuits | 150 kcal |
How Many Calories Are in One Digestive Biscuit?
McVities digestive biscuit calories: 41 kcal per biscuit | McVities per 100g: 488 kcal | 5 digestive biscuits: 205 kcal
One McVities Digestive biscuit has 41 kcal. Each biscuit weighs 8g. McVities Digestive biscuits are made from wholemeal wheat flour, which gives a slightly higher fiber content than refined flour biscuits.
| McVities Digestive Servings | Calories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 digestive biscuit | 41 kcal |
| 2 digestive biscuits | 82 kcal |
| 3 digestive biscuits | 123 kcal |
| 4 digestive biscuits | 164 kcal |
| 5 digestive biscuits | 205 kcal |
Highest Calorie Biscuits in India
High calorie biscuits: Good Day 512 kcal/100g (highest) | Dark Fantasy 503 kcal/100g | 2 Dark Fantasy biscuits = 252 kcal | Good Day ₹10 pack = 258 kcal
If you're watching your intake, these are the biscuits to be most careful with — especially in practice:
| Biscuit | Calories per 100g | Per Biscuit | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Day Cashew | 512 kcal | 43 kcal | Easy to eat 10+ in one sitting |
| Dark Fantasy Choco Fills | 503 kcal | 126 kcal | 25g each — 2 biscuits = 252 kcal |
| Monaco | 495 kcal | 15 kcal | Very easy to overeat due to small size |
| KrackJack | 494 kcal | 15 kcal | Same as Monaco |
| McVities Digestive | 488 kcal | 41 kcal | Often misperceived as healthy |
| Hide and Seek | 479 kcal | 39 kcal | High fat (34%) |
Dark Fantasy is especially calorie-dense in practice because each biscuit is 25g — so eating just 2 biscuits adds 252 kcal. Good Day is the highest calorie per 100g across all mainstream brands.
Lowest Calorie Biscuits in India
Lowest calorie biscuits: Threptin 17.5 kcal/biscuit | Marie Gold 22 kcal/biscuit | Monaco 15 kcal/biscuit (but 495 kcal/100g — small size, not low density)
| Biscuit | Per 100g | Per Biscuit | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threptin | 438 kcal | 17.5 kcal | Lowest density + small 4g biscuit |
| Marie Gold | 448 kcal | 22 kcal | Lowest-density mainstream biscuit + small 5g piece |
| Nutrichoice Essentials Oats | 483 kcal | 41 kcal | No added sugar, highest fiber |
| McVities Digestive | 488 kcal | 41 kcal | Wholemeal wheat, moderate fiber |
Threptin has the lowest calorie density and the highest protein content, making it the best option for people who need a biscuit-style snack while managing calorie intake. Marie Gold is the lowest-calorie mainstream biscuit in terms of per-100g density.
Which Biscuit Is Good for Weight Gain?
Which biscuit is good for weight gain: Good Day Cashew (512 kcal/100g), Dark Fantasy (503 kcal/100g), or Jim Jam/Bourbon (483 kcal/100g, 60 kcal/biscuit) — highest calorie biscuits for weight gain
For weight gain, you need calorie-dense foods. Among common Indian biscuits, Good Day Cashew (512 kcal/100g, 43 kcal/biscuit) and Dark Fantasy Choco Fills (503 kcal/100g, 126 kcal/biscuit) are the highest calorie options. Jim Jam and Bourbon (both 60 kcal/biscuit, 483 kcal/100g) are also effective calorie additions.
However, biscuits are a poor vehicle for weight gain because they are high in empty calories (refined flour, sugar, palm oil) with minimal protein and no micronutrients. For healthy weight gain, better calorie-dense options include nuts, nut butter, ghee, full-fat dairy, eggs, and lean meats — which provide calories alongside protein and micronutrients that support muscle growth.
If biscuits are being used to add calories conveniently (e.g., travel, appetite loss), choose Good Day or Dark Fantasy and track them in the Hint app to ensure you're hitting your daily calorie surplus.
Are Biscuits Good for Weight Loss?
No biscuit is truly ideal for weight loss. Most Indian biscuits are made from refined flour (maida), added sugar, and palm oil — a combination that is calorie-dense, high-GI, and low in satiety. The single best biscuit for weight loss (if biscuits must be included) is Nutrichoice Essentials Oats — no added sugar and 9.6g fiber per 100g.
If you do choose to include biscuits in a weight-loss diet, pick Nutrichoice Essentials Oats (no added sugar, 9.6g fiber per 100g), keep servings to 2–3 biscuits maximum, and track them honestly in the Hint app to stay within your daily calorie target.
Why Are Biscuits Unhealthy?
Most biscuits are packed with saturated fats, refined sugar, maida (all-purpose flour), sodium, and artificial additives, making them a poor nutritional choice for regular consumption.
Biscuits and specific health conditions:
Diabetes: Biscuits are not good for diabetes. The refined carbs and sugar cause rapid blood sugar spikes, worsening glycaemic control. Even "oats biscuits" typically contain added sugar except for the Nutrichoice Essentials Oats variant.
Blood pressure: Biscuits are not good for blood pressure. Palm oil, maida, sodium, and preservatives increase heart disease and hypertension risk with regular consumption.
PCOS: Biscuits are not good for PCOS. PCOS management requires avoiding simple carbs, refined sugar, and saturated fat — all of which are abundant in biscuits.
Thyroid: Biscuits are not good for thyroid management. Biscuits are high in calories and sodium while providing negligible nutritional benefit for thyroid function.
Immunity: Biscuits are not good for immunity. Biscuits contain no vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants that support immune function.
Muscle gain: Biscuits are not meaningfully good for muscle gain. Most biscuits have 4–7% of calories from protein — far below what's needed to support muscle protein synthesis.
Which Biscuit Is Good for Health?
Among the options available, Nutrichoice Essentials Oats biscuits and Threptin diskettes are the best biscuits from a nutritional standpoint:
Nutrichoice Essentials Oats contains 9.6g of fiber per 100g and no added sugar, making it preferable for blood sugar management and gut health. It is the closest to a genuinely functional biscuit available in mainstream Indian retail.
Threptin diskettes are the highest-protein biscuit (27% protein by calories) and lowest in calorie density, making them useful in clinical nutrition settings, post-illness recovery, or as a protein-supplemented snack.
That said, no biscuit is a health food. They are all processed snacks and should be consumed in moderation — ideally tracked in the Hint app so you know exactly where they fit in your daily calorie and nutrient budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in 1 biscuit? 1 biscuit calories range from 15 kcal (Monaco, KrackJack) to 126 kcal (Dark Fantasy Choco Fills). A typical medium-sized biscuit (Good Day, Hide & Seek, Nutrichoice) has around 39–43 kcal. Bourbon and Jim Jam are 60 kcal each due to their larger 12.5g size.
How many calories are in a ₹10 pack of biscuits? ₹10 pack calories vary by brand: Marie Gold ~220 kcal | Good Day ~258 kcal | Hide & Seek ~234 kcal | Jim Jam ~360 kcal | Bourbon ~360 kcal | Monaco ~210 kcal | Nutrichoice ~205 kcal.
Which biscuit has the least calories? Monaco and KrackJack have the least calories per biscuit (15 kcal each) due to their very small 3g size. Threptin is the lowest per 100g (438 kcal) and also lowest per biscuit by mass among medium-sized biscuits (17.5 kcal per 4g diskette).
Which biscuit is best for diabetics? Nutrichoice Essentials Oats (no added sugar variant) is the best biscuit option for diabetics — it contains no added sugar and has 9.6g fiber per 100g, which slows glucose absorption. All other common biscuits are high-GI and should be avoided or strictly limited in diabetes management.
Biscuit mein kitni calorie hoti hai? (बिस्किट में कितनी कैलोरी होती है?) Ek biscuit mein 15 kcal (Monaco) se lekar 126 kcal (Dark Fantasy) tak calories hoti hain. Marie Gold mein 22 kcal, Good Day mein 43 kcal, Bourbon aur Jim Jam mein 60 kcal hoti hai. ₹10 ke Good Day pack mein ~258 kcal aur ₹10 ke Bourbon pack mein ~360 kcal hoti hain.
Sabse jyada calories kis biscuit mein hoti hai? (सबसे ज्यादा कैलोरीज किस बिस्किट में होती है?) Sabse jyada calories Good Day Cashew mein hoti hai — 512 kcal per 100g. Per biscuit, Dark Fantasy Choco Fills sabse calorie-dense hai at 126 kcal per piece (25g weight). Ek ₹10 Bourbon ya Jim Jam pack mein 360 kcal hoti hai, jo sabse jyada per pack hai.
Biscuit me kitni calorie hoti hai? / Biscuit mein kitni calori hoti hai? Ek medium biscuit (Good Day, Hide & Seek, Nutrichoice) mein approximately 39–43 kcal hoti hai. Marie Gold ek chhota biscuit hai aur sirf 22 kcal deta hai, jabki Dark Fantasy 126 kcal deta hai kyunki yeh 25g ka bada biscuit hai.
Is there a biscuit with no calories? No. All biscuits contain significant calories (15–126 kcal per biscuit) from refined carbohydrates and fat. There are no zero-calorie biscuits. The lowest calorie option is a Monaco or KrackJack cracker at 15 kcal per 3g biscuit.
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Asfia Fatima is the Chief Dietitian at Clearcals, with a Master's Degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition and over a decade of experience in clinical nutrition and lifestyle management. She specialises in evidence-based diet planning for weight loss, diabetes, and metabolic health. At Clearcals, she leads the nutrition strategy behind the Hint app, helping users achieve their goals through personalised, science-backed dietary guidance.
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