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Homemade cookie made with buckwheat flour
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade buckwheat flour cookie (18 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
84
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 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 55% · Protein 7% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4 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 | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 140 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 167 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 251 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 419 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 120 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.
Yes, a homemade buckwheat flour cookie can be made with buckwheat flour alone. The dough may be more fragile than wheat-based dough, so use a binder such as egg and add the flour gradually until the dough holds together.
A homemade buckwheat flour cookie can crumble because buckwheat flour does not form the stretchy structure that wheat flour does. Make sure the dough is not too dry, use a binder, and let the cookies cool on the baking tray before moving them.
A homemade buckwheat flour cookie has a more earthy, nutty flavor than a typical wheat-flour cookie. Cinnamon, cocoa, or citrus zest can complement that distinctive taste without overpowering it.
Yes, chilling the dough can make a homemade buckwheat flour cookie easier to shape. It gives the flour time to absorb moisture and firms the fat; if the dough becomes too stiff, let it soften briefly before baking.
For a chewier homemade buckwheat flour cookie, avoid overbaking it and keep enough moisture and fat in the dough. Take the cookies out when the edges are set but the centers still feel slightly soft; they will firm as they cool.
Store a homemade buckwheat flour cookie in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keep the container in a cool, dry place, and store crisp and soft cookies separately so moisture does not change their texture.
Yes, homemade buckwheat flour cookies freeze well when fully cooled and sealed in an airtight container. You can also freeze shaped, unbaked dough; thaw it before baking so it softens enough to handle.
Not automatically. Buckwheat flour adds a different grain and some fiber, but a homemade buckwheat flour cookie can still contain plenty of sugar and fat. The recipe and portion matter more than the flour choice alone.
People with diabetes may be able to include a homemade buckwheat flour cookie, but its carbohydrate content can raise blood sugar, especially if the recipe contains added sugar. If you use insulin or plan meals around carbohydrates, ask your healthcare professional how to fit it in.
A homemade buckwheat flour cookie pairs well with coffee or unsweetened tea, whose flavors balance its nutty taste. Fresh berries or sliced pear also make a good accompaniment when you want something lighter than frosting or a sweet dip.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B3
0.32mg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
17.1µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.62µg · 3% DV
Sodium
56mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 84 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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A homemade buckwheat flour cookie is a home-baked sweet made with flour from buckwheat, a seed rather than a type of wheat. Recipes vary, and may also use egg and dairy, so the flavour and texture depend on the baker. Buckwheat gives the cookie a gently earthy, nutty taste; it can be crisp or tender depending on how it is made. It has no single regional origin.
Enjoy it with tea or coffee as a small snack, as people do in many places where homemade biscuits are part of everyday baking. It is energy-dense, with 465 kcal per 100 g, so one medium piece (about 18 g) makes a modest treat. Pair it with unsweetened tea, or reduce the sugar when baking. For a gluten-free diet, check that all ingredients and preparation surfaces are suitable.
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
✓ 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
1.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.