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Crunchy sweet cookie-style snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Crunchy cookie ball (18 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.1 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 3.9 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 (small) · 18 g
87
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
12.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.9g
· 5% 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 55% · Protein 5% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 (small) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 28 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 194 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 262 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 291 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 85 g | 412 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
A crunchy cookie ball is usually made from crushed cookies or biscuits mixed with a binder and shaped into small balls. Recipes may add crisp pieces or a crunchy coating; there is no single standard ingredient list.
You can make crunchy cookie balls without baking by mixing cookie crumbs with a binder until the mixture holds together, then shaping it into balls. Chill them if needed to firm them up, and add any coating once they are shaped.
Crunchy cookie balls fall apart when the crumbs are too dry or there is not enough binder to hold them together. Mix in a little more binder at a time and reshape; too much can make the centers soft and sticky.
Keep crunchy cookie balls crisp by storing them in an airtight container away from moisture. Let them cool or set completely before covering, since trapped warmth can create condensation and soften the coating or crunchy pieces.
Yes, leftover crisp cookies can work well in crunchy cookie balls once crushed into crumbs. Remove any pieces that are stale or damp, and add the binder gradually because different cookies absorb moisture differently.
Melted chocolate, nut butter, or another thick binder can hold crunchy cookie balls together, depending on the recipe. Add it gradually until the crumbs can be pressed into a ball without becoming wet or pasty.
Crunchy cookie balls need refrigeration when they contain perishable ingredients such as cream cheese or fresh cream. Drier versions may keep in a cool, dry place, but refrigeration can soften a crunchy coating or cookie pieces.
Yes, crunchy cookie balls can be frozen, although thawing may soften their crisp texture or change the coating. Freeze them in a single layer first, transfer them to a sealed container, and thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.
Melted chocolate, cocoa, coconut, or extra cookie crumbs all work as coatings for crunchy cookie balls. For a crisp shell, let the coating set fully and store the finished balls away from heat and humidity.
Crunchy cookie balls are typically made with crushed cookies and may retain crisp pieces, while cake pops start with crumbled cake mixed with frosting or another binder. Cake pops are also usually served on sticks; cookie balls are often not.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.29mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.25mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
21mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 87 calories in 1 piece (small) (18 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.
A crunchy cookie ball is a small, round sweet made by shaping cookie dough into bite-sized pieces and baking them. Flour, sugar and fat are usual ingredients, while recipes may also include egg or dairy. The outside is crisp; the centre can be more crumbly or slightly tender depending on the recipe. It has no single established place of origin, and versions are served as a small treat with tea or coffee in many parts of the world. It also works well on a dessert plate or as a portable snack.
Nutritionally, it is an energy-dense sweet, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrate and fat; 100 g provides 485 calories. One small piece can be enough alongside a drink. For a lighter snack, keep the portion modest and pair it with fresh fruit.
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
1.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.51g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 68:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (68:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.