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A cookie with dates and chocolate chips; relatively energy- and carbohydrate-dense.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Date chocolate chip cookie (35 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 445 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
156
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.22 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| 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) | 35 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 45 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 267 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 445 kcal |
Calculated from 445 calories per 100 g.
A date chocolate chip cookie is usually made with chopped dates, chocolate chips, flour, fat such as butter, egg, and a leavening agent. Recipes vary: some use dates for part of the sweetness, while others add sugar, vanilla, or spices as well.
Yes, a date chocolate chip cookie can be made without adding granulated sugar; mashed dates provide sweetness and moisture. Chocolate chips may still contain added sugar, so choosing unsweetened or lower-sugar chips matters if you are trying to limit added sugars.
To make a date chocolate chip cookie, chop soft dates and fold them with chocolate chips into prepared cookie dough. Portion the dough onto a baking tray with space between cookies and bake according to the recipe; dates can brown quickly, so avoid overbaking.
Soft, moist dates work best in a date chocolate chip cookie because they are easy to chop and keep the dough tender. Large Medjool dates are convenient, while firmer dates can be briefly soaked in warm water and drained before mixing in.
A date chocolate chip cookie may spread if the butter is too warm, the dough is not chilled, or the dough has too little flour. Chill the dough before baking, leave space on the tray, and pat very wet date pieces dry so they do not loosen the dough.
Store a date chocolate chip cookie only after it has cooled, in an airtight container at room temperature. Dates add moisture, so the cookies may soften while stored; keep them in a cool, dry place and separate crisp cookies from softer ones.
Yes, date chocolate chip cookie dough freezes well when portioned into individual scoops and sealed airtight. You can also freeze baked cookies once cool. Bake frozen dough portions according to your recipe, allowing extra baking time if needed.
A date chocolate chip cookie often turns dry or hard when it is overbaked, contains too much flour, or uses very dry dates. Measure flour without packing it down, soften dry dates if needed, and remove the cookies while their centers are still slightly soft.
A date chocolate chip cookie is not automatically a good choice for someone with diabetes: dates and chocolate chips both contribute carbohydrates that can affect blood glucose. Portion size and the specific recipe matter, so a clinician or dietitian can help fit it into an individual meal plan.
A date chocolate chip cookie goes well with unsweetened tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. For a more filling snack, serve it with plain yogurt or fresh fruit; the cookie’s date-and-chocolate sweetness pairs especially well with unsweetened drinks.
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.52mg · 3% DV
Folate
12.25µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
81mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 156 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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A date chocolate chip cookie is made from cookie dough folded with chopped dates and chocolate chips. It is a familiar home-baking variation rather than a dish with one clear place of origin. Dates bring a mellow, caramel-like sweetness, while the chocolate adds richer bursts of flavour; the cookie may be soft in the middle with lightly crisp edges. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert, with coffee, tea or a glass of milk.
Dates contribute some fibre, but the flour, fat and chocolate make this a relatively energy- and carbohydrate-dense treat. For a lighter snack, have one with unsweetened tea or coffee, or make smaller cookies and use fewer chocolate chips.
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
3.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.