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Homemade lower-sugar cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade diet cookie (25 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
103
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 9% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.4 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) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 49 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 13 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A homemade diet cookie is usually made by mixing flour, egg, some fat, and less sugar than a standard cookie recipe. Shape the dough and bake it; the exact texture and baking time depend on the recipe.
A homemade diet cookie commonly contains flour, egg, dairy such as yogurt or milk, fat, and a sweetener. Recipes may also add oats, spices, cocoa, or dried fruit, so the ingredient list varies from one version to another.
No, a homemade diet cookie is not necessarily sugar-free. “Diet” recipes often reduce sugar or use another sweetener, while ingredients such as dried fruit can still contribute sugars.
A homemade diet cookie may crumble when the dough does not have enough moisture or binding ingredients. Removing the egg or adding too much flour can cause this; let the cookies cool on the baking tray so they firm up before moving them.
Yes, you can replace some of the white flour in a homemade diet cookie with oat or whole-wheat flour. These absorb liquid differently, so replacing all the flour at once can make the cookies dense or dry.
A homemade diet cookie does not cause weight loss by itself. Using less sugar may suit your preferences, but portion size and what else you eat still matter; the word “diet” does not make a cookie calorie-free.
Some people with diabetes can include a homemade diet cookie, but its flour and sweetener can affect blood glucose. Check how its ingredients fit your individual meal plan, and ask your clinician or dietitian if you need personalized guidance.
Store homemade diet cookies only after they have cooled, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Cookies made with moist ingredients such as yogurt or fresh fruit are better kept refrigerated.
Yes, homemade diet cookies can be frozen. Let them cool completely, separate layers with baking parchment in a sealed freezer container, and thaw them at room temperature when you want to serve them.
A homemade diet cookie pairs well with tea, coffee, or milk as a snack. For a more filling option, serve it with yogurt or another protein-containing food rather than relying on cookies alone.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.45mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.4mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.75µg · 5% DV
Sodium
53mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 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 homemade diet cookie is a home-baked cookie made with less sugar than a conventional recipe; the ingredients and texture vary from kitchen to kitchen. Oats or whole-grain flour are common choices, though the name does not guarantee a particular recipe or make it calorie-free. It may bake up crisp at the edges and soft in the middle, or more firmly crunchy throughout.
Enjoy it as a snack with tea or coffee, or pack one for a quick bite between meals. Its fibre and some protein can make it more sustaining than a standard sweet biscuit, but it is still energy-dense. Keep the portion modest, or pair it with plain yoghurt or fruit for a more balanced snack.
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 2
Minimally 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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.