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Thick, soft-centered, chocolate chip Levain-style cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (large) of Chocolate chip levain cookie (85 g) has 416 calories. That works out to 489 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.3 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 21.1 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (large) · 85 g
416
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
51.3g
· 19% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
21.1g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 5% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 416 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.1 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 11.14 g | 56% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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 (large) | 85 g | 416 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 21.3 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 137 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 65 g | 318 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 489 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 110 g | 538 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 831 kcal |
Calculated from 489 calories per 100 g.
A Chocolate chip levain cookie is a large, thick chocolate chip cookie with a browned exterior and a soft, dense middle. The style is associated with Levain Bakery in New York City.
Not necessarily. “Levain” in Chocolate chip levain cookie usually refers to the bakery’s signature cookie style, not a sourdough starter; most versions are leavened with familiar baking ingredients.
A Chocolate chip levain cookie is shaped as a large, tall portion and often baked from chilled dough. That helps the outside set before the middle spreads, giving it its characteristic thick shape.
The center of a Chocolate chip levain cookie stays soft because the cookie is thick and is taken out before the middle fully firms up. It continues setting as it cools, so let it rest before breaking it open.
A Chocolate chip levain cookie is typically much larger and thicker than a standard chocolate chip cookie, with a soft, substantial center. A regular version is often thinner and more evenly crisp or chewy throughout.
Chill the Chocolate chip levain cookie dough and shape it into tall, rough portions rather than flattening it. Also start with a cool baking sheet; warm dough and a hot pan can make the cookies spread too quickly.
Yes, Chocolate chip levain cookie dough can generally be baked from frozen. The centers may need longer to cook than fresh dough, so watch for set edges and allow the cookies to rest after baking.
Yes, you can freeze baked Chocolate chip levain cookies in an airtight container, or freeze the dough in individual portions. Separating portions before freezing makes it easier to bake only what you need.
Store a fully cooled Chocolate chip levain cookie in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it from drying out. For the softest texture, eat it within a few days rather than leaving it exposed.
Warm a Chocolate chip levain cookie briefly in a low oven for a soft center and melty chocolate. A short microwave burst also works, but too much heat can make the cookie tough once it cools.
Vitamins
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.4µg · 11% DV
B3
1.79mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Selenium
9.35µg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Sodium
264mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 416 calories in 1 piece (large) (85 g):
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The chocolate chip levain cookie takes its name from Levain Bakery in New York, whose signature bakery-style cookies are especially thick, with a soft, almost gooey centre. The dough is typically made with flour, butter, sugar and eggs, then studded with chocolate pieces; the outside bakes up lightly crisp while the middle stays tender.
In the United States, it is often enjoyed as a substantial café treat with coffee or milk, and it works just as well as a shareable dessert elsewhere. It is energy-dense, with considerably more fat than protein. Since one cookie is usually large, split it with someone or serve a smaller piece alongside unsweetened coffee or tea.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
11.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.64g
Omega 6:3 ratio 61.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (61.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.