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Gluten-free grain-based cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Gluten-free talkan cookie (18 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.3 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese 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) · 18 g
85
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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) | 18 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 141 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 212 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 254 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 90 g | 423 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
A gluten-free talkan cookie is a baked sweet inspired by talkan, a traditional roasted-grain food associated with Central Asian and Turkic cuisines. The cookie is a modern way to use talkan’s toasted grain flavor, and recipes vary in their flours and sweeteners.
Talkan is made from grain that has been roasted and ground, but the grain varies by tradition and recipe. A gluten-free talkan cookie may use millet or corn, or a gluten-free alternative such as buckwheat; there is no single fixed formula.
A gluten-free talkan cookie typically tastes sweet with a warm, toasted-grain aroma. Its texture can range from crumbly and dry to tender, depending on the flour blend and how much fat or other binding ingredients the recipe uses.
A gluten-free talkan cookie stands out for its talkan-inspired roasted-grain flavor and its use of gluten-free flours rather than conventional wheat flour. Because those flours behave differently in dough, the cookie may have a more crumbly texture than a typical wheat-based cookie.
To make a gluten-free talkan cookie, combine talkan or a gluten-free roasted-grain flour with fat and a sweetener, shape the dough, and bake it. Gluten-free flours absorb liquid differently, so adjust the dough gradually until it holds together.
A gluten-free talkan cookie can crumble when its roasted flour is too dry or the dough lacks enough binding ingredients. Add a little liquid or another suitable binder, mix thoroughly, and let the dough rest briefly before shaping the cookies.
The gluten-free talkan cookie draws on talkan, a roasted-grain food with roots in Central Asian and Turkic food traditions. Talkan itself is traditional, while shaping it into a sweet cookie is a recipe variation rather than one universally fixed regional preparation.
Serve a gluten-free talkan cookie with tea or coffee as a small sweet snack. Its toasted flavor pairs well with unsweetened drinks, and a glass of milk or a spoonful of yogurt can complement a particularly dry or crumbly version.
Store a gluten-free talkan cookie only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeping moisture out helps preserve its texture; if it softens, briefly warming it in the oven may restore some crispness.
People with diabetes can eat a gluten-free talkan cookie, but it is still a sweet, carbohydrate-containing food and may affect blood glucose. A doctor or dietitian can help fit it into an individual meal plan, particularly when medication is involved.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B3
0.38mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.29mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
47mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A gluten-free talkan cookie is a baked treat inspired by talkan, a roasted-and-ground grain food found in Turkic and Central Asian food traditions. The cookie is made with gluten-free grain flour; the particular grain can vary by recipe, so the name alone does not identify it.
Roasted grain gives it a toasty, slightly nutty flavour and a pleasantly substantial bite. Talkan itself has long been eaten in different forms across its regions of origin, while the cookie is an easy sweet to serve with tea or coffee. It is grain-based but still a rich treat, with 470 calories per 100 g. Enjoy a small piece alongside fruit or an unsweetened drink.
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.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 68:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (68:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.