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Gluten-free, almond-based, traditional Sicilian cookie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie (30 g) has 129 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
129
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 7% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie is a traditional Sicilian almond-based sweet, commonly made with ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. Recipes vary, but the cookies are often lightly crisp outside and soft or chewy in the center.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie is usually made with ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites. Some versions add citrus zest, vanilla, or a dusting of powdered sugar, so ingredients can differ between Sicilian recipes and bakeries.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie is made by mixing ground almonds and sugar with egg whites, shaping the dough, and baking it. The cookies are often formed by hand; taking them out before they overbake helps keep the centers tender.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie often cracks as its surface dries and expands in the oven. The fissures are a familiar feature of many almond-cookie recipes, and their size can vary with the dough’s moisture and the baking conditions.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie is often lightly crisp on the outside and chewy or soft inside. A longer bake can make it dry and firm, while the almond-based dough naturally gives it a denser bite than a wheat-flour cookie.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie is not necessarily the same as an amaretti cookie. Both may contain almonds, but amaretti refers to a range of Italian almond biscuits, while Sicilian recipes have their own regional ingredients, shapes, and textures.
Store a Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keep it in a cool, dry place; moisture can soften the outside, and a brief warm-up in the oven can help restore some crispness.
Yes, a Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie can be frozen. Arrange cooled cookies in a sealed freezer-safe container so they do not stick together, then thaw them at room temperature; warming them briefly before serving can refresh the texture.
A Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie pairs well with espresso, coffee, or tea. Its almond flavor also works alongside citrus or fruit, and serving it with an unsweetened drink balances the sweetness without masking the cookie’s aroma.
Not in the traditional way: almonds are the defining ingredient in a Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie. Replacing them with another flour changes the flavor and structure, so the result would be a different cookie rather than a classic almond version.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.66mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
Sodium
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Gluten-Free Sicilian Cookie takes its cue from Sicily’s traditional almond biscuits, often made with ground almonds, sugar and egg whites rather than wheat flour. Some versions include citrus zest, and recipes can vary from bakery to bakery.
The outside may be lightly crisp, while the centre is dense, tender and chewy, with a pronounced almond flavour. In Sicily, these cookies are commonly enjoyed with coffee; elsewhere, they also make an easy accompaniment to tea or an after-dinner espresso. Almonds give them some fibre and protein, but sugar and nuts make them energy-dense. Serve one alongside an unsweetened drink for a less-sweet-feeling treat.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.