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Dubai-filled cookie Calories
A rich, chocolate cookie typically filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Dubai-filled cookie (85 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 503 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.1 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 24.7 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Dubai-filled cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
428
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
45.1g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
24.7g
· 32% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 6% · Fat 52%
Dubai-filled cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (85 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.7 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Dubai-filled cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 176 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 277 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 503 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 604 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 755 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 855 kcal |
Calculated from 503 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai-filled cookie
What is a Dubai-filled cookie?
A Dubai-filled cookie is a rich chocolate cookie with a center typically made from pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry. It adapts the pistachio-and-kataifi combination popularized by Dubai chocolate into a baked cookie.
What is inside a Dubai-filled cookie?
A Dubai-filled cookie usually contains chocolate cookie dough, pistachio cream, and toasted kataifi pastry. Recipes may also include chocolate chunks, tahini, or other fillings, so ingredients vary between bakeries and homemade versions.
How do you make a Dubai-filled cookie at home?
Make chocolate cookie dough, fill each portion with pistachio cream mixed with toasted kataifi, seal the dough around the filling, and bake. Toasting the kataifi first helps it stay crisp and brings out its nutty flavor.
How is a Dubai-filled cookie different from Dubai chocolate?
A Dubai-filled cookie has pistachio-and-kataifi filling enclosed in baked chocolate cookie dough. Dubai chocolate is a chocolate bar or confection built around a similar filling, usually with a chocolate coating rather than a cookie shell.
Why did Dubai-filled cookies become so popular?
Dubai-filled cookies combine rich pistachio flavor with the crisp bite of kataifi and a soft cookie center, making a striking texture contrast. Their popularity also followed the viral interest in Dubai chocolate and its signature filling.
Why is the kataifi in a Dubai-filled cookie crunchy?
The kataifi in a Dubai-filled cookie is usually toasted in butter or oil before it is mixed into the filling. Moisture from the pistachio cream can soften it over time, so the cookie is crunchiest when freshly made.
How should you store a Dubai-filled cookie?
Store a Dubai-filled cookie in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to limit staling and keep the kataifi crisp. Refrigeration can soften the filling and pastry; refrigerate homemade cookies if their filling contains ingredients that need chilling.
Can you freeze Dubai-filled cookies?
Yes, Dubai-filled cookies can be frozen. Wrap them individually and seal them in a freezer-safe container; thawing may soften the kataifi, but briefly warming a thawed cookie in the oven can improve its texture.
Can people with diabetes eat Dubai-filled cookies?
Dubai-filled cookies are a sweet, flour-based dessert and can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, fit a portion into your individual meal plan and ask your clinician or dietitian for advice tailored to your treatment.
Can children eat Dubai-filled cookies?
Children can have a Dubai-filled cookie occasionally, but it may contain pistachios and other allergens. Avoid it for a child with a relevant allergy, and supervise young children because the dense filling and pastry pieces can be difficult to chew.
Dubai-filled cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
1.27mg · 8% DV
B12
0.17µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
128mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Selenium
6.8µg · 12% DV
Sodium
238mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
179mg · 5% DV
Dubai-filled cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dubai-filled cookie
To burn the 428 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Dubai-filled cookie?
A Dubai-filled cookie is a chocolate cookie inspired by Dubai-style chocolate, with pistachio cream and crisp kataifi pastry tucked inside. Its soft, rich exterior contrasts with the creamy centre and the fine, crunchy strands of pastry. The name points to the Dubai chocolate trend rather than a single traditional recipe from the city.
It works as an indulgent dessert or café treat, often enjoyed with coffee or tea and easy to share because it is quite rich. It is energy-dense and high in fat and carbohydrates, while the pistachio filling contributes some protein and fibre. For a lighter treat, have a smaller piece with unsweetened coffee or tea.
How Nutritious Is Dubai-filled cookie?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Dubai-filled cookie Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Does Dubai-filled cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dubai-filled cookie Good For?
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
Dubai-filled cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
10.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.4:1).
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