Scone

baked-goods

Scone

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 1.1

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve0 caution11 avoid
Is Scone Healthy?

Mostly no — Scone is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 11 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
364kcal
Protein
6.6g
Carbs
55g
Fat
13g
Fiber
1.9g
Sugar
12g
Sodium
608mg

Diet Ratings

Keto1/10AVOID

Scones are baked goods made with flour, sugar, and butter. A typical scone contains 25-35g net carbs and added sugar, incompatible with ketogenic macros.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Scones are traditionally made with butter, eggs, and milk or cream. These are essential ingredients that make standard scones non-vegan.

Paleo1/10AVOID

Made from wheat flour (grain), contains dairy (butter, milk), refined sugar. Multiple core paleo violations.

Mediterranean2/10AVOID

Scones are refined grain products with high butter content and added sugars. They represent processed baked goods that contradict Mediterranean diet principles emphasizing whole grains and minimal added fats and sugars.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Made from wheat flour, sugar, and often contains dried fruit. Violates all carnivore principles.

Whole301/10AVOID

Contains grains (flour), dairy (butter, milk), and added sugar. Multiple excluded ingredients.

Low-FODMAP2/10AVOID

Scones are made with wheat flour (high in fructans) and typically contain milk (lactose) and butter. Both wheat and dairy are significant FODMAP sources in standard scone recipes.

DASH2/10AVOID

High in saturated fat (butter/cream), added sugar, and refined flour. Minimal fiber and key nutrients. Calorie-dense with poor nutritional profile for DASH.

Zone2/10AVOID

Refined flour, butter, sugar, minimal protein. High-glycemic carbs with poor macronutrient profile for Zone balance.

Scones are made with refined flour, butter, cream, and added sugars. High in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates with minimal nutritional value. No significant anti-inflammatory compounds.

Scones are high in fat (8-12g from butter), sugar (12-18g), and refined carbs, with low protein (4-5g). Dense, crumbly texture can be difficult to digest on GLP-1. Often paired with jam/cream (added sugar and fat). Minimal fiber. Empty calories that displace nutrient-dense foods needed for GLP-1 success.

Controversy Index

Score range: 12/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus1.1Divisive
Last reviewed: Our methodology
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