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Rich cocoa-flavored, sweet cookie
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa cookie (25 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A cocoa cookie is a sweet baked biscuit made with cocoa, flour and sugar, often with egg and butter or another fat in the dough. It may be homemade or bought from a bakery or shop. The cocoa gives it a deep, chocolate-like flavour; depending on the recipe, the crumb can be tender and soft or more dry and crumbly, with a lightly crisp edge.
Enjoy it as a small snack with tea or coffee, or pack one for a break during the day. It is a sweet, energy-dense treat rather than a filling staple: 100 g provides 480 kcal. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to balance its sweetness, and keep the portion modest.
Selected: 100 g
480
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
68g
· 25% DV
Protein
6g
· 12% DV
Fat
20g
· 26% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
38mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 480 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— 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
8.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 45:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (45:1).
A cocoa cookie is made by mixing cocoa powder into a cookie dough usually based on flour, sugar, fat, and often egg, then baking it. Mix just until the ingredients come together to avoid developing too much gluten and making the cookies tough.
Cocoa cookies can spread when the dough is warm, the fat is very soft, or the dough has too little flour to hold its shape. Chilling the dough before baking and spacing the portions apart helps limit spreading.
Take a cocoa cookie out of the oven while its center still looks slightly soft; it will firm up as it cools. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container so they do not dry out.
A cocoa cookie often turns dry or crumbly when too much flour or cocoa is added, or it is baked for too long. Measure the dry ingredients carefully and remove the cookies once their edges are set rather than waiting for the centers to feel firm.
Yes, a cocoa cookie can be made without chocolate chips; cocoa powder provides its chocolate-like flavor and color. Chocolate chips are an optional addition, not a required ingredient, so the cookie can still taste distinctly cocoa-rich without them.
A cocoa cookie gets its main chocolate flavor from cocoa powder, while a chocolate cookie may use melted chocolate or chocolate pieces as well. Recipes vary, so the names can overlap, but cocoa powder is the defining ingredient in a cocoa cookie.
Yes, cocoa cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it into portions first, freeze them until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw the dough in the refrigerator before baking so it is easier to handle.
Store cocoa cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. Keeping soft and crisp cookies separately helps preserve their textures, and a dry storage spot prevents them from becoming stale or damp.
Yes, you can make an egg-free cocoa cookie by using a recipe designed for an egg substitute, such as mashed banana or a prepared egg replacer. A direct swap can change the cookie’s texture, so use proportions tested for that recipe.
Milk, coffee, or tea pairs well with a cocoa cookie. Milk softens the rich cocoa taste, while unsweetened coffee or tea balances the cookie’s sweetness; serve it as a snack or alongside a hot drink.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.