Tim Hortons Tea Biscuits Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts for Tim Hortons Cheese and Raisin Tea Biscuits.
Select Size
250
11g
31g
8g
4g
610mg
Caffeine Content
FDA daily limit: 400mg for healthy adults
🍬 Sugar Breakdown
4g
Total Sugar
1.0
Teaspoons
16%
WHO limit ♀
Burn It Off
Minutes to burn 250 cal (Cheese Tea Biscuit)
58
Walking
22
Running
33
Cycling
28
Swimming
83
Yoga
🧑⚕️ Expert Dietitian Tips
Savory Pick
Cheese Tea Biscuit (8g protein, 4g sugar) is one of the most protein-rich and lowest-sugar baked goods on the menu.
Sweet Pick
Raisin Tea Biscuit (5g protein, 12g sugar) offers natural sweetness from raisins with less fat than most other sweet baked goods.
🔄 Healthier Alternatives
Serving Size: 1 Cheese Tea Biscuit (Tea Biscuits)
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value*
* % DV based on 2,000 cal diet. Source: Tim Hortons Canada (April 2025).
📏 All Sizes at a Glance
| Size | Cal | Fat | Sugar | Caff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Tea Biscuit | 250 | 11g | 4g | 0mg |
| Raisin Tea Biscuit | 250 | 8g | 12g | 0mg |
🥗 Diet Compatibility
☝️ Fun Fact: Tea biscuits are a Canadian tradition dating back to the 1800s, and Tim Hortons has been serving them since the original Hamilton location opened in 1964!
About Tea Biscuits
Tim Hortons Tea Biscuits are a classic Canadian baked good — warm, flaky, and perfect alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Available in Cheese and Raisin varieties, both are 250 calories and offer a moderate snack or breakfast addition.
The Cheese Tea Biscuit (250 cal, 8g protein) is the more nutritious option, delivering the most protein of any single baked good on the menu apart from bagels. It has a savory flavor profile with 11g fat and 4g sugar.
The Raisin Tea Biscuit (250 cal, 5g protein) is the sweeter option with 12g sugar from the raisins and a slightly higher fibre content (2g). It has less fat (8g) than the Cheese version but less protein.
Both varieties share a moderate sodium concern: the Cheese Tea Biscuit has 610mg (27% DV) and the Raisin has 500mg (22% DV). These sodium levels are typical for savory baked goods.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a Tim Hortons tea biscuit?
Both the Cheese and Raisin Tea Biscuits have 250 calories each.
Are Tim Hortons tea biscuits healthy?
At 250 calories, they are lighter than most muffins and many donuts. The Cheese Tea Biscuit has good protein (8g) and low sugar (4g).
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