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Sweet, buttery, energy-dense chewy cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai chewy cookie (55 g) has 267 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 12.9 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 99 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
267
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
34.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
12.9g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.26 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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) | 55 g | 267 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 14 g | 68 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 28 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 388 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 110 g | 534 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 534 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 165 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
A Dubai chewy cookie is a soft-centered cookie inspired by the flavors associated with Dubai chocolate. Many versions combine chocolate cookie dough with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi, though recipes vary and not every cookie has that filling.
A Dubai chewy cookie commonly contains cookie staples such as flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, often with chocolate. Dubai chocolate-inspired versions may also have pistachio cream and toasted kataifi pastry, but the filling depends on the recipe.
No, a Dubai chewy cookie is not the same as Dubai chocolate. It is a cookie, sometimes filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi to echo the chocolate bar’s popular flavor combination.
A Dubai chewy cookie stays gooey in the middle when it is taken out of the oven before the center has fully set. It continues cooking on the hot tray as it cools, so leaving it in the oven too long can make it dry.
No, not every Dubai chewy cookie contains pistachio and kataifi. They are common in versions inspired by Dubai chocolate, but some cookies use chocolate alone or a different filling. Check the recipe or bakery description for the specific ingredients.
To keep filling inside a Dubai chewy cookie, enclose it completely in dough and pinch the seam shut before baking. Chilling the filling first can make it easier to handle; gaps in the dough let melted chocolate or cream escape.
Store a Dubai chewy cookie in an airtight container once it has cooled, keeping it in a cool, dry place. This helps preserve its soft texture, although crunchy kataifi in the filling may soften as the cookie sits.
Yes, you can freeze Dubai chewy cookies. Let them cool completely, place baking paper between them in an airtight container, and thaw at room temperature. A kataifi filling may be less crisp after freezing and thawing.
Warm a Dubai chewy cookie briefly in a low oven or in short bursts in the microwave. Stop as soon as it softens; too much heat can make the filling runny and dry out the cookie.
Plain coffee or unsweetened tea pairs well with a Dubai chewy cookie because their unsweetened flavors balance its chocolate and sweet filling. A glass of plain milk is another simple pairing, especially with a pistachio-filled version.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
99µg · 11% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.05µg · 11% DV
Sodium
176mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Iron
1.16mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 267 calories in 1 piece (medium) (55 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 Dubai chewy cookie is a buttery cookie baked to stay soft and satisfyingly chewy rather than crisp throughout. Dubai-inspired versions may echo the popular chocolate-and-pistachio combination, sometimes with crisp kataifi for contrast, though recipes and fillings vary. Its rich, sweet flavour and tender centre make it more like a small dessert than an everyday plain biscuit.
It can be enjoyed with coffee or tea as an afternoon treat, served warm for a softer centre, or offered as part of a dessert spread. At about 485 kcal per 100 g, it is energy-dense, so a smaller piece can be satisfying; coffee or unsweetened tea balances its sweetness nicely.
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
7.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.