Cookies, Marie biscuit
FDC 171867cookie (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 22 · -18 vs Baked goods medianMarie biscuits score 22 of 100, a Low band placing them 50th of 60 in Baked goods, though they carry a modest protein showing at 14% DV and dietary fiber at 13% DV, unusual strengths for a plain tea biscuit.
These thin, lightly sweet biscuits are classically dunked in tea or milk, or crushed as a base for no-bake desserts. They lean toward the sweeter side of the biscuit aisle, with sugars at 21.2 g per 100 g and saturated fat at 5.3 g per 100 g, so a couple of biscuits rather than a stack is the more moderate approach.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 71 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.98 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 7.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.28 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
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FDC 171867Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Marie biscuits are thin, round, lightly sweet tea cookies with a dry, crisp texture that softens quickly when dipped in tea, coffee or milk, a habit many people build around them. Beyond dunking, they are commonly crushed for pie and cheesecake crusts, layered with cream or custard in no-bake icebox cakes, or crumbled over yogurt and fruit for added crunch. Their plain, faintly vanilla flavor makes them a neutral base rather than a bold-tasting snack on their own.
Keep the package tightly sealed or transfer opened biscuits to an airtight container at room temperature, since exposure to air quickly turns their signature crispness soft and stale. One cookie is 406 calories per 100 g with 70.5 grams of carbohydrate and 21.2 grams of sugar, so they are best treated as an occasional treat portioned by the cookie rather than eaten by the handful; their 13% DV fiber and 14% DV protein per 100 g are modest pluses relative to plainer sweet biscuits.
Frequently asked questions about cookies, marie biscuit
How many calories are in a Marie biscuit?
One cookie works out to 406 calories per 100 g, with 21.2 grams of sugar.
How should Marie biscuits be stored?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve their characteristic crisp texture.
What are Marie biscuits used for besides dunking in tea?
They are often crushed into crusts for pies and cheesecakes or layered with cream in no-bake icebox cakes.