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Small, round, dark brown carob cookies with a matte, slightly cracked surface are arranged on a plate.

Carob cookie Calories

Sweet cookie made with carob

CALORIES · 100 G

465kcal

GI

62medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

210mg

FIBER · 100 G

4.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Carob cookie (18 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.5 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Carob cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g

84

KCAL / 18G

Carbs

12.5g

· 5% DV

Protein

1.1g

· 2% DV

Fat

3.3g

· 4% DV

Fiber

0.9g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%

Carob cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories84 kcal
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.01 g5%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium58 mg3%
Total carbohydrate12.5 g5%
Fiber0.9 g3%
Protein1.1 g2%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Carob cookie?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)18 g84 kcal
1 piece (mini)10 g47 kcal
1 piece (large)28 g130 kcal
1 serving (small)30 g140 kcal
2 piece (double)36 g167 kcal
3 piece (triple)54 g251 kcal
1 serving (medium)60 g279 kcal
1 serving (large)90 g419 kcal
100 g100 g465 kcal
1 pack (small)150 g698 kcal

Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carob cookie

How do you make carob cookies?

Carob cookies are usually made with flour, carob powder, fat, an egg, and a sweetener. Mix just until the dough comes together, shape it, and bake until the edges are set; overmixing can make the cookies tough.

Can you use carob powder instead of cocoa in carob cookies?

Yes, carob powder can replace cocoa in carob cookies, but it tastes milder and sweeter, with less bitterness. Start with a similar amount, then adjust the sweetener and moisture because carob powder can change the dough's texture.

What do carob cookies taste like?

Carob cookies taste mildly roasted and naturally sweet, often with caramel-like notes and a hint of cocoa. They do not taste exactly like chocolate cookies: carob is generally less bitter, and its flavor depends on the powder and recipe.

Do carob cookies contain caffeine?

Carob itself does not naturally contain caffeine, so carob cookies made without cocoa or chocolate are caffeine-free. Check the recipe ingredients: adding chocolate, cocoa, or coffee changes that.

Why are my carob cookies dry or hard?

Carob cookies often turn dry or hard when they are overbaked or made with too much flour. Take them out when the edges are set but the centers still feel slightly soft; they firm up as they cool.

Can you make carob cookies with carob syrup?

Yes, carob syrup can sweeten carob cookies, but it adds liquid as well as sweetness. Reduce another liquid or sweetener in the recipe and watch the dough consistency, since syrup can make cookies softer and chewier.

Can carob cookies be made without added sugar?

Yes, you can make carob cookies without added sugar, but carob powder alone will not sweeten them like sugar. Mashed ripe banana or date paste adds sweetness, though either can make the cookies softer and more moist.

How should you store carob cookies?

Let carob cookies cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Store crisp and soft batches separately to help preserve their textures; the cookies can also be frozen for longer storage.

Can you freeze carob cookie dough?

Yes, carob cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it into portions first, freeze them until firm, then store them in a sealed freezer-safe container; bake from frozen, allowing extra time for the centers to cook through.

Are carob cookies a good substitute for chocolate cookies?

Carob cookies can replace chocolate cookies if you want a similar-looking treat without cocoa, but the flavor is not identical. Carob tastes milder and sweeter, so recipes may need less added sweetener than chocolate-based versions.

Carob cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.02mg · 2% DV

Biotin

0.54µg · 2% DV

Vitamin E

0.25mg · 2% DV

Folate

5.04µg · 1% DV

Minerals

Selenium

1.98µg · 4% DV

Manganese

0.08mg · 3% DV

Copper

0.03mg · 3% DV

Sodium

58mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

38mg · 1% DV

Carob cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

62
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

7.7
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Carob cookie

To burn the 84 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):

🚶

21min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

9min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

11min

Cycling

🏊

10min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Carob cookie?

A carob cookie is a sweet baked treat made with carob powder, flour or syrup in the dough. Carob comes from a Mediterranean tree, and its naturally deep, gently caramel-like flavour makes it a familiar alternative to cocoa in many home-baking recipes. The exact recipe varies, so the cookie may be crisp or more tender, and lightly or strongly flavoured.

It is commonly enjoyed with tea or coffee as a snack, or served as a simple sweet after a meal. It is energy-dense and provides mostly carbohydrate and fat, with some fibre; one medium 18 g cookie has about 84 calories. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee, and keep the portion modest if you want a lighter snack.

How Nutritious Is Carob cookie?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

33/ 100

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.

Is Carob cookie Processed?

NOVA 3

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.

Does Carob cookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Carob cookie Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Carob cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.01g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.28g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.56g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 52:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (52:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.