Stick to one biscuit with gravy if you're trying to watch your weight. Eat biscuits and gravy only occasionally if you're trying to limit fat.
Amount
One 2/12-half inch diameter biscuit has 212 calories, according to the FatSecret website. An oz., or 2 tbsp., of sausage gravy has 44 calories. If you have one biscuit with 2 tbsp. of sausage gravy, you'll take in 256 calories.
Types
Calories vary depending on type of biscuit and kind of gravy. A whole wheat biscuit with a 2 1/2-inch diameter has 115 calories, according to the FatSecret website. Two tbsp. of turkey gravy have 16 calories, while 2 tbsp. of chicken gravy have 22 calories.
Tips
Eliminate the trans fat by using butter, not shortening, suggests the Dallas News website. Use light sausage when making sausage gravy. Combine whole wheat flour with all purpose flour. Use low-fat buttermilk instead of whole milk.
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