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Fortune cookie Calories
Sweet, crisp, low-moisture cookie typically flavored with vanilla and sesame notes.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Fortune cookie (8 g) has 30 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.7 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Fortune cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 8 g
30
KCAL / 8G
Carbs
6.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 89% · Protein 5% · Fat 6%
Fortune cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (8 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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 Small Fortune cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 8 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 8 g | 30 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 16 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 16 g | 61 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 16 g | 61 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 24 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 24 g | 91 kcal |
| 5 piece (extra large) | 40 g | 152 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fortune cookie
What is inside a fortune cookie?
A fortune cookie contains a small paper message tucked inside a thin, crisp cookie. The batter is typically made with flour, sugar, egg white, and oil, and often has vanilla flavoring; some versions also include sesame.
Are fortune cookies actually Chinese?
No, fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese food. Their precise origins are debated, but the modern cookie developed in the United States, with influence from Japanese immigrants, before becoming associated with Chinese restaurants there.
Why do Chinese restaurants serve fortune cookies?
Fortune cookies became a playful end-of-meal treat at Chinese restaurants, especially in the United States. The custom is part of American Chinese restaurant culture rather than a widespread tradition in restaurants in China.
How do you make fortune cookies?
Fortune cookies are made by baking thin circles of batter, then folding them around message slips while they are still hot and pliable. The shaping has to happen quickly because the cookies become crisp and difficult to bend as they cool.
Can you eat the paper inside a fortune cookie?
No, remove the message slip before eating a fortune cookie. It is ordinary paper, not an edible part of the cookie, and swallowing it could cause choking or discomfort.
Are fortune cookies eaten in China?
Fortune cookies are not commonly eaten as a traditional treat in China. They are much more closely associated with Chinese restaurants in the United States, and many people in China recognize them as a Western restaurant custom.
Do fortune cookie messages predict the future?
No, fortune cookie messages do not reliably predict the future. They are written for entertainment and are usually general wishes, sayings, or bits of advice rather than personalized predictions.
How do you fold a fortune cookie?
To fold a fortune cookie, place a message slip on a freshly baked, hot cookie circle and fold it in half. Then bend the folded edge over the rim of a cup and hold the shape until the cookie cools and hardens.
Can you make fortune cookies at home?
Yes, you can make fortune cookies at home with a simple batter and paper message slips. Bake only a few at a time so you can shape them while hot; once they cool, they become too crisp to fold neatly.
How should you store fortune cookies so they stay crisp?
Store fortune cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to protect their crisp texture. Humidity makes them soften, so avoid leaving them exposed or storing them in the refrigerator.
Fortune cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.08µg · 0% DV
B3
0.04mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Selenium
0.64µg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
4.96mg · 0% DV
Fortune cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Fortune cookie
To burn the 30 calories in 1 piece (small) (8 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Fortune cookie?
A fortune cookie is a thin, crisp cookie folded around a short message or prediction while still warm. Despite its name, it is not a traditional Chinese confection: the form familiar today is associated with Chinese-American restaurant culture and became popular in the United States. The batter is typically made with flour, sugar and egg.
Its mild sweetness, dry crunch and hints of vanilla, sometimes with a sesame-like note, make it a playful finish to a meal. In the US it is commonly offered at the end of a Chinese-American restaurant meal; elsewhere, it may be served with tea or coffee as a novelty sweet. It is mostly carbohydrate and sugar, with little protein or fibre. If you want a lighter treat, enjoy one cookie with an unsweetened drink.
How Nutritious Is Fortune cookie?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Fortune 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 Fortune cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Fortune cookie Good For?
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
Fortune cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
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