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Cacao walnut cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cacao walnut cookie (30 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
144
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 6% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 288 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 432 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 576 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
A cacao walnut cookie is made by mixing flour, cacao or cocoa powder, sugar, fat, egg and chopped walnuts into a dough, then baking until just set. Avoid overmixing, which can make the baked cookies tough.
A cacao walnut cookie is chewier when the dough has enough moisture and the cookies are taken out while their centers are still slightly soft. Baking them longer dries them out and gives a crisper texture.
Cacao walnut cookies often spread when the dough is warm, the baking sheet is hot, or the recipe has too much fat relative to flour. Chill the shaped dough before baking and use a cool sheet for each batch.
Store a cacao walnut cookie in an airtight container at room temperature after it has cooled completely. Keeping it away from heat and moisture helps preserve its texture for several days; refrigerating can make cookies dry or firm.
Yes, cacao walnut cookie dough freezes well. Portion it before freezing in a sealed container, then thaw it in the refrigerator before baking; you can also bake portions from frozen and allow extra time for them to cook through.
No, toasting walnuts is optional for a cacao walnut cookie. Toasting briefly deepens their flavor, but let them cool before mixing them into the dough so they do not warm the fat and make the dough greasy.
Yes, unsweetened cocoa powder can usually replace cacao powder in a cacao walnut cookie. Cocoa often tastes milder, while less-processed cacao can be more bitter; use the same type of powder consistently with the recipe.
A cacao walnut cookie can taste bitter if it contains a lot of cacao, has been overbaked, or was made with stale walnuts. Taste the walnuts before baking; rancid nuts can give the whole batch an unpleasant bitter flavor.
Yes, you can make a cacao walnut cookie without eggs, but the texture may be more crumbly. A commercial egg replacer or a suitable baking substitute can bind the dough; follow the substitute's directions rather than simply omitting the egg.
The product described here is classified as ultra-processed. Making a cacao walnut cookie at home with basic ingredients such as flour, cacao, walnuts, egg, fat and sugar lets you avoid or limit industrial additives, though it remains a sweet treat.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.66mg · 4% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 144 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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A cacao walnut cookie is a baked sweet made with cocoa, chopped walnuts, and a cookie dough typically based on flour, sugar, and fat. It is a familiar home-baking combination rather than a specialty tied to one particular place. Cocoa gives the cookie a deep, slightly bitter chocolate flavour, while walnuts add crunch and a rich, nutty taste. Enjoy it with tea or coffee as a snack, or serve it as part of a dessert spread. It is energy-dense, at 480 kcal per 100 g, so one medium cookie makes a satisfying treat; pair it with fruit or a simple drink rather than another rich dessert.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.