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Dry flour sweets are typically cookies, biscuits, or plain cakes. Moderate energy, carbohydrates, and sugar.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dry Flour Sweet (30 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 21 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
126
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
21g
· 8% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 6% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2 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) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
A dry flour sweet is a broad label for a flour-based baked treat that may have the texture of a cookie, biscuit, or plain cake. It is not one standardized recipe, so ingredients, texture, and serving style vary with the specific sweet.
Most dry flour sweets are made by combining flour with ingredients such as fat, sugar, and sometimes eggs, then baking the mixture. The method depends on whether the result is meant to be a cookie, biscuit, or cake, so follow a recipe for that style.
A dry flour sweet may crumble if it contains too much flour, too little fat, or has not been mixed enough to hold together. Add flour gradually and stop mixing once the dough comes together; overbaking can also make the finished sweet more fragile.
Cool a dry flour sweet completely, then keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture can soften crisp biscuits, while uncovered cake can dry out. Store sweets with different textures separately to help each keep its intended consistency.
Yes, many dry flour sweets can be frozen, although the texture after thawing varies between cookies, biscuits, and cakes. Freeze fully cooled portions in airtight packaging, then let them thaw before opening the package to reduce condensation on the surface.
To keep a dry flour sweet from becoming too dry, measure the flour carefully and avoid baking it longer than the recipe calls for. Remove it when done and store it airtight once cool; cake-style versions especially lose moisture when left uncovered.
All-purpose wheat flour works in many dry flour sweet recipes, but the best flour depends on whether you are making a biscuit, cookie, or cake. Measure it accurately and add it gradually, since excess flour can make the baked result dense or crumbly.
Cookie-style dry flour sweets can spread if the dough is too warm or soft, the fat has melted, or the baking tray is hot. Chill the dough if the recipe calls for it and leave space between pieces; cake-style sweets are shaped differently.
Yes, cookie-style dry flour sweet dough can often be prepared ahead and chilled, which can make it easier to shape. Cake batter is different: once a raising agent has been added, bake it without a long wait so it can rise properly.
Tea, coffee, or milk pairs well with a dry flour sweet, depending on whether it is a crisp biscuit or a soft cake. Serve small pieces alongside an unsweetened drink; adding another sweet topping is usually unnecessary for an already sugary treat.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.8µg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
20mg · 3% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dry Flour Sweet is a broad description for a dry, flour-based confection rather than one distinct regional recipe. Depending on how it is made, it may be a cookie, biscuit or plain cake, with eggs and dairy sometimes included. Similar baked sweets are found in many food traditions, so the name alone does not point to a particular place of origin.
The texture can range from crumbly to soft, and the flavour is usually simply sweet. Serve it with tea or coffee as a small snack, or offer it alongside fruit for a less rich spread. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and provides 420 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece is a practical choice if you want something sweet without making it the centre of a meal.
Low
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Low
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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
— 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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.69g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.