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Homemade sweet cookie made with cornmeal
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cornmeal homemade cookie (22 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.3 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 22 g
88
KCAL / 22G
Carbs
12.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 8% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.78 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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 (medium) | 22 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 140 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 44 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 55 g | 220 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 66 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 85 g | 340 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A cornmeal homemade cookie is typically made by creaming fat and sugar, mixing in egg, then adding cornmeal, flour and a leavening agent. Shape the dough and bake until the bottoms and edges are lightly golden; exact ingredients and proportions vary by recipe.
Cornmeal gives a cornmeal homemade cookie its distinct flavor and a slightly grainy, tender texture. It absorbs liquid differently from wheat flour, so recipes often combine the two to keep the dough easy to shape and the baked cookies from crumbling.
Fine cornmeal usually gives a smoother, more cohesive cornmeal homemade cookie. Coarse cornmeal leaves a noticeable crunch and can make the dough feel gritty; letting the dough rest gives the grains time to absorb some moisture.
Not as a straight one-for-one swap in most recipes. Cornmeal lacks wheat flour’s gluten-forming proteins, so replacing all the flour can make a cornmeal homemade cookie fragile and crumbly; use a recipe designed for an all-cornmeal dough instead.
A cornmeal homemade cookie can taste gritty when the cornmeal is coarsely ground or has not had enough time to hydrate. Choose finely ground cornmeal for a smoother bite, or rest the mixed dough before shaping and baking.
A cornmeal homemade cookie may crumble if the dough is too dry, contains too much cornmeal, or is handled while hot. Mix until the dough holds together, and let the cookies cool on the baking tray before moving them.
Chill a cornmeal homemade cookie dough that feels soft or greasy before baking, and place the dough on a cool baking sheet. Also measure the fat and flour carefully; a dough with too little structure is more likely to spread.
Store a cornmeal homemade cookie only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. It usually keeps its best texture for a few days; moisture in the container can soften the edges.
Yes, you can freeze baked cornmeal homemade cookies once they are fully cool. Pack them in a sealed freezer-safe container with parchment between layers, then thaw at room temperature; they may be less crisp after thawing.
Serve a cornmeal homemade cookie with tea, coffee or a glass of milk. Its mildly sweet, grainy flavor also works well beside fresh fruit, while a warm drink is an easy choice when serving the cookies as an afternoon snack.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.1µg · 4% DV
Vitamin A
30.8µg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 piece (medium) (22 g):
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Cornmeal homemade cookie is a simple, home-style cookie made with cornmeal, usually combined with wheat flour, sugar and fat. Recipes vary from household to household; egg and butter are common additions. The name points to familiar Turkish home baking rather than a specific regional speciality.
It is often lightly crisp outside and tender or crumbly within, and makes a natural companion to tea at an afternoon break. In Turkey, it is more likely to be served with tea than as part of breakfast. It is a sweet, carbohydrate-led treat, so a single medium cookie can be a satisfying small snack. Pair it with unsweetened tea, or fruit if you want a less sugary-feeling break.
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
1.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 62:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (62:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.