This wiki page organizes 34 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.
What is included?
USDA places these records in the “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Breads & baked goods (34 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.
The current collection includes Corn pone, baked; Bread, pumpkin; Muffin, chocolate; Muffin, whole wheat; Arepa Dominicana; Hush puppy. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 34 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.
A robust view of the data
The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.
| Nutrient | Median | Central 80% | Observed span | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caloriesper 100 g | 305 kcal | 215 kcal–389 kcal | 125 kcal–404 kcal | 34 |
| Proteinper 100 g | 6.2 g | 3.6 g–7.7 g | 2.5 g–10.7 g | 34 |
| Carbohydrateper 100 g | 44.2 g | 31.4 g–52.7 g | 18.6 g–71.2 g | 34 |
| Total fatper 100 g | 12.9 g | 4.4 g–19 g | 0.5 g–27.1 g | 34 |
| Dietary fiberper 100 g | 1.8 g | 0.9 g–3.5 g | 0.7 g–4.6 g | 34 |
| Total sugarsper 100 g | 16.9 g | 2.2 g–26.7 g | 0.8 g–32.9 g | 34 |
| Sodiumper 100 g | 393 mg | 294 mg–575 mg | 208 mg–1,180 mg | 34 |
| Potassiumper 100 g | 153 mg | 79 mg–270 mg | 68 mg–507 mg | 34 |
| Calciumper 100 g | 136 mg | 63 mg–174 mg | 31 mg–261 mg | 34 |
| Ironper 100 g | 2.3 mg | 1.6 mg–2.9 mg | 0.5 mg–4.2 mg | 34 |
All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.
Calories context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported calories value is 305 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 215 kcal to 389 kcal, while the complete observed span is 125 kcal to 404 kcal.
Corn pone, baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, chocolate is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Protein context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported protein value is 6.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 3.6 g to 7.7 g, while the complete observed span is 2.5 g to 10.7 g.
Corn pone, baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, whole wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Carbohydrate context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 44.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 31.4 g to 52.7 g, while the complete observed span is 18.6 g to 71.2 g.
Arepa Dominicana is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, fruit is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total fat context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported total fat value is 12.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 4.4 g to 19 g, while the complete observed span is 0.5 g to 27.1 g.
Corn pone, baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, chocolate chip is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Dietary fiber context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.9 g to 3.5 g, while the complete observed span is 0.7 g to 4.6 g.
Bread, zucchini is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, whole wheat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total sugars context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 16.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 2.2 g to 26.7 g, while the complete observed span is 0.8 g to 32.9 g.
Muffin, cheese is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, fruit, low fat is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Sodium context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported sodium value is 393 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 294 mg to 575 mg, while the complete observed span is 208 mg to 1,180 mg.
Bread, zucchini is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cornbread, prepared from mix is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Potassium context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported potassium value is 153 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 79 mg to 270 mg, while the complete observed span is 68 mg to 507 mg.
Corn pone, baked is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bread, Irish soda is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Calcium context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported calcium value is 136 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 63 mg to 174 mg, while the complete observed span is 31 mg to 261 mg.
Muffin, oat bran is nearest the lower central boundary, and Muffin, oatmeal is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Iron context
Across 34 “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” records, the middle reported iron value is 2.3 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.6 mg to 2.9 mg, while the complete observed span is 0.5 mg to 4.2 mg.
Dumpling, no meat is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cornbread muffin, stick, round, made from home recipe is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Preparation language in the records
The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 34 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.
2 records use this wording, including Corn flour patty or tart, fried; Corn pone, fried.
2 records use this wording, including Cornbread muffin, stick, round, made from home recipe; Cornbread, made from home recipe.
2 records use this wording, including Muffin, whole grain; Muffin, whole wheat.
1 records use this wording, including Corn pone, baked.
Portion context
34 of 34 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 135 usable named measures.
Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 66 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 10 g to 180 g, while the complete observed span is 7–1,272 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.
A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.
USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.
Choosing a closer record
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.
Complete source catalog
Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.
| Exact USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | Source amount | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arepa DominicanaFDC 2707828 | 267 kcalper 100 g | 5.7 gper 100 g | 2.4 gper 100 g | 399 mgper 100 g | 115 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, Boston BrownFDC 2707847 | 274 kcalper 100 g | 10.7 gper 100 g | 4 gper 100 g | 450 mgper 100 g | 45 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, fruitFDC 2707850 | 374 kcalper 100 g | 6 gper 100 g | 1.2 gper 100 g | 302 mgper 100 g | 41 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, Irish sodaFDC 2707852 | 301 kcalper 100 g | 6.5 gper 100 g | 2.3 gper 100 g | 445 mgper 100 g | 74 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, nutFDC 2707848 | 403 kcalper 100 g | 6.6 gper 100 g | 1.2 gper 100 g | 336 mgper 100 g | 49 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, pumpkinFDC 2707849 | 305 kcalper 100 g | 5 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 285 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Bread, zucchiniFDC 2707851 | 306 kcalper 100 g | 5.1 gper 100 g | 0.9 gper 100 g | 290 mgper 100 g | 40 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Casabe, cassava breadFDC 2709566 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 2.5 gper 100 g | 3.4 gper 100 g | 1,180 mgper 100 g | 100 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Corn flour patty or tart, friedFDC 2707815 | 218 kcalper 100 g | 4 gper 100 g | 3 gper 100 g | 483 mgper 100 g | 20 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Corn pone, bakedFDC 2707816 | 214 kcalper 100 g | 3.5 gper 100 g | 1.9 gper 100 g | 437 mgper 100 g | 61 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Corn pone, friedFDC 2707817 | 254 kcalper 100 g | 3.3 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 417 mgper 100 g | 61 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cornbread muffin, stick, roundFDC 2707813 | 305 kcalper 100 g | 5.9 gper 100 g | 3.4 gper 100 g | 385 mgper 100 g | 113 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cornbread muffin, stick, round, made from home recipeFDC 2707814 | 307 kcalper 100 g | 7 gper 100 g | 1.6 gper 100 g | 519 mgper 100 g | 113 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cornbread, made from home recipeFDC 2707811 | 287 kcalper 100 g | 6.6 gper 100 g | 1.5 gper 100 g | 485 mgper 100 g | 65 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cornbread, prepared from mixFDC 2707810 | 330 kcalper 100 g | 6.6 gper 100 g | 2.3 gper 100 g | 599 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Dumpling, no meatFDC 2708344 | 125 kcalper 100 g | 3.5 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 428 mgper 100 g | 75 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Fritter, cornFDC 2710047 | 404 kcalper 100 g | 7.4 gper 100 g | 1.6 gper 100 g | 339 mgper 100 g | 70 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hush puppyFDC 2707819 | 296 kcalper 100 g | 6.2 gper 100 g | 2.9 gper 100 g | 813 mgper 100 g | 66 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| JohnnycakeFDC 2707820 | 277 kcalper 100 g | 8 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 871 mgper 100 g | 49 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, carrotFDC 2707845 | 314 kcalper 100 g | 5 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 309 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, cheeseFDC 2707842 | 367 kcalper 100 g | 9.7 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 491 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, chocolateFDC 2707833 | 395 kcalper 100 g | 6.5 gper 100 g | 1.9 gper 100 g | 339 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, chocolate chipFDC 2707832 | 402 kcalper 100 g | 5.8 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 306 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, fruitFDC 2707830 | 375 kcalper 100 g | 4.5 gper 100 g | 1.1 gper 100 g | 336 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, fruit, low fatFDC 2707831 | 255 kcalper 100 g | 4.2 gper 100 g | 4.2 gper 100 g | 413 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, oat branFDC 2707840 | 270 kcalper 100 g | 7 gper 100 g | 4.6 gper 100 g | 393 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, oatmealFDC 2707839 | 370 kcalper 100 g | 6.4 gper 100 g | 1.5 gper 100 g | 404 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, plainFDC 2707841 | 374 kcalper 100 g | 5.9 gper 100 g | 0.8 gper 100 g | 358 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, pumpkinFDC 2707843 | 305 kcalper 100 g | 5 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 285 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, wheatFDC 2707835 | 372 kcalper 100 g | 6.9 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 389 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, wheat branFDC 2707837 | 208 kcalper 100 g | 6.3 gper 100 g | 2.2 gper 100 g | 208 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, whole grainFDC 2707836 | 372 kcalper 100 g | 6.9 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 389 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Muffin, whole wheatFDC 2707834 | 372 kcalper 100 g | 7.8 gper 100 g | 3.5 gper 100 g | 393 mgper 100 g | 130 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| SpoonbreadFDC 2707821 | 166 kcalper 100 g | 6.7 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 382 mgper 100 g | 94 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
Boundaries and provenance
This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Biscuits, muffins, quick breads” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.
The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.
Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.
A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.
For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.
Common questions
No. It is the middle value among these 34 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.
Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.
No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.
Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.