EatBetterEatBetter
Foods ▾
Ready & Packaged FoodsVegetables & LegumesDesserts & ConfectioneryMeat & ProteinGrains & BakeryBeveragesMilk & DairyNatural & Other Foods

Ready & Packaged Foods

All →
Fast Food & RestaurantBurgers · Pizza · Doner & Wrap · Fried Sides · Restaurant Menu Items

Explore foods by category, subcategory or brand

CompareBrands
Tools ▾

Calorie Calculator

Work out your daily calorie needs

BMI Calculator

Body mass index from your height and weight

Food GuideCompareBlog
TR
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
A few thick, rustic round cookies with golden-brown, lightly cracked tops and softly browned edges are arranged on a plain plate.

Village cookie Calories

Traditional dense rustic cookie, lightly sweet

CALORIES · 100 G

468kcal

GI

68medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

118mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.1g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Village cookie (35 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 468 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.2 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 6.3 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Village cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g

164

KCAL / 35G

Carbs

22.2g

· 8% DV

Protein

2.9g

· 6% DV

Fat

7g

· 9% 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 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%

Village cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories164 kcal
Total fat7 g9%
Saturated fat2.13 g11%
Trans fat0.04 g
Sodium144 mg6%
Total carbohydrate22.2 g8%
Fiber0.7 g3%
Protein2.9 g6%

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.

EatBetter

Log this food in EatBetter

100,000+ people use it

  • Get your daily calorie target
  • Snap your meal, log it in seconds
  • See every vitamin and mineral
QR code to get the EatBetter app

📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

The EatBetter app recognising potatoes, broccoli and salmon on a plate

How Many Calories in 1 Medium Village cookie?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)35 g164 kcal
½ piece (half)18 g84 kcal
1 piece (small)20 g94 kcal
1 serving (medium)35 g164 kcal
1 piece (large)50 g234 kcal
2 piece (double)70 g328 kcal
100 g100 g468 kcal
3 piece (triple)105 g491 kcal
1 pack (mini)140 g655 kcal

Calculated from 468 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Village cookie

What is a Village cookie?

A Village cookie is a rustic-style homemade cookie known for a dense texture and gentle sweetness. There is no single standardized recipe, so ingredients, shape and texture vary between households and regional versions.

How do you make Village cookies?

Village cookies are commonly made by mixing flour, egg, sugar and fat into a dough, shaping it, and baking until lightly colored. Mix only until the dough comes together, and let the cookies cool on the tray so they can firm up.

What ingredients go into a Village cookie?

A Village cookie typically uses flour, egg, sugar and butter or another cooking fat. Some home recipes add yogurt, spices or flavorings, but the ingredients are not fixed and can vary by family or region.

Why did my Village cookies turn out hard?

Village cookies can turn hard if the dough contains too much flour or they bake for too long. Add flour gradually and take them out when they are only lightly colored; their texture becomes firmer as they cool.

Are Village cookies supposed to be soft or crunchy?

Village cookies are generally dense and substantial, though some versions bake up crunchier and others softer. A shorter bake tends to leave the centers softer, while extra baking makes the cookies crisper and can dry them out.

How should you store Village cookies?

Once completely cool, store Village cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep them away from humidity and sunlight to preserve their texture; the exact shelf life varies with the ingredients in the recipe.

Can you freeze Village cookies?

Yes, baked Village cookies can be frozen. Cool them completely, seal them in a freezer-safe airtight container, and thaw at room temperature before serving. A brief warming in the oven can help refresh their texture.

What goes well with a Village cookie?

Tea is a natural pairing for a Village cookie, especially because its mild sweetness and dense texture suit a simple hot drink. Coffee or milk also works; dunk it briefly if you do not want it to crumble.

How thick should Village cookie dough be?

Village cookie dough should be firm enough to shape but not so dry that it cracks or feels stiff. Add flour gradually, since too much can make the finished cookies tough; use the recipe’s liquid or fat to adjust a dry dough.

How is a Village cookie different from a shortbread cookie?

A Village cookie is usually a denser, lightly sweet rustic cookie, while shortbread is known for a rich, crumbly texture built around butter. Recipes vary, so the clearest difference is often the cookie’s texture and the proportions of fat and other ingredients.

Village cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.11mg · 9% DV

B3

0.98mg · 6% DV

B2

0.07mg · 5% DV

Biotin

1.4µg · 5% DV

Minerals

Selenium

6.3µg · 11% DV

Sodium

144mg · 6% DV

Manganese

0.13mg · 6% DV

Iron

0.91mg · 5% DV

Potassium ⭐

41mg · 1% DV

Village cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

68
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

7.4
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Village cookie

To burn the 164 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):

🚶

41min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

22min

Cycling

🏊

19min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Village cookie?

A village cookie is a dense, rustic-style homemade biscuit associated with traditional Turkish baking. It is made from a simple dough, commonly based on flour, fat and a little sweetener; recipes and shapes vary from household to household rather than belonging to one single regional style. Its sweetness is restrained, while the texture is substantial and often crumbly or crisp at the edges.

In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed with tea as a small treat between meals or alongside breakfast. For readers elsewhere, it works just as well with coffee or an afternoon cup of tea. The flour-and-fat-based dough makes it an energy-dense choice, so one medium piece can be satisfying; pair it with fruit or plain yogurt for a more balanced snack.

How Nutritious Is Village cookie?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

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

23/ 100

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 Village cookie Processed?

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.

Does Village cookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Village 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

Village cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.13g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.87g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.09g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 33.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (33.7:1).

Compare Village cookie

🍪vs🍬
Village cookie vs Rose Turkish delight138 kcal more per 100 g
→
🍪vs🍯
Village cookie vs Caramel sauce148 kcal more per 100 g
→
🍪vs🍫
Village cookie vs Dark chocolate72 kcal fewer per 100 g
→
🍪vs🍮
Village cookie vs Höşmerim148 kcal more per 100 g
→

Foods Similar to Village cookie

🍬

Rose Turkish delight

330 kcal

🍯

Caramel sauce

320 kcal

🍫

Dark chocolate

540 kcal

🍮

Höşmerim

320 kcal

🍫

Chocolate sauce

210 kcal

🍬

Fruit Leather

320 kcal

🍬

Pistachio Turkish Delight

370 kcal

🍮

Kazandibi

145 kcal

Have another question about Village cookie?

Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.

EatBetter

Scan calories with your camera

Instant AI nutrition analysis

App StoreGoogle Play

Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.