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Sweet cookie with coconut flavor
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Coconut cookie (25 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Coconut cookie is a small, sweet biscuit made with a flour-based dough and shredded coconut, often mixed through the dough or pressed onto its surface. Versions appear in many countries, so it does not have one clear place of origin; recipes vary from crisp, buttery rounds to softer, chewier cookies.
Its toasted coconut aroma and lightly crumbly bite make it a natural partner for tea or coffee. It is served as an everyday snack or alongside other small sweets, with styles and occasions differing around the world. Coconut cookies are mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat rather than protein, and provide 480 calories per 100 g. For a lighter treat, have one medium cookie with unsweetened tea or coffee instead of pairing it with another sweet.
Selected: 100 g
480
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
65g
· 24% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
22g
· 28% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 4% · Fat 42%
Vitamins
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.7mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% 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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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
✓ 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
13g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Coconut cookies are made by mixing shredded coconut into a cookie dough, shaping portions, and baking until the edges turn lightly golden. Many recipes use flour, sugar, butter, and egg; mixing just until combined helps keep the cookies tender rather than tough.
No, coconut cookies and coconut macaroons are not necessarily the same. Coconut cookies are often flour-based and have a crumbly texture, while macaroons commonly rely on coconut and egg whites for a denser, chewier bite; recipes and names vary by region.
Coconut cookies can spread excessively if the butter is very soft, the dough is warm, or the portions are flattened before baking. Chilling the shaped dough and placing it on a cool baking sheet helps it hold its shape.
Coconut cookies usually turn dry and crumbly when the dough has too little moisture or they bake for too long. Measure flour without packing it down, and take the cookies out when the edges are set; they continue firming as they cool.
Either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut works in coconut cookies, but sweetened coconut adds extra sweetness and can make the dough softer. Unsweetened coconut gives you more control over the cookie’s sweetness, so adjust the recipe’s sugar to suit the product.
For chewier coconut cookies, make the portions slightly thicker and avoid baking until they are deeply browned. Let them cool on the baking sheet until set; moving them while hot can make them break, while extra baking dries them out.
Store coconut cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep crisp cookies away from moist baked goods, since they can absorb moisture and lose their texture; avoid sealing them while warm.
Yes, coconut cookies freeze well once fully cooled. Pack them in a sealed freezer-safe container with parchment between layers, then thaw at room temperature. You can also freeze shaped cookie dough and bake it after thawing.
Toasting the coconut gives coconut cookies a deeper, nuttier flavor, but it is optional. Let toasted coconut cool before mixing it into the dough, and watch it closely while toasting because the fine shreds can brown quickly.
Coconut cookies pair well with coffee, black tea, or a glass of milk. Their sweet, toasted coconut flavor also works with fresh fruit; serve them alongside a drink or a simple fruit plate rather than another very sweet dessert.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.