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A chunky, oblong sweet with a glossy brown chocolate coating, unevenly studded with peanuts and showing a pale caramel filling where it is cut.

Canga cookie Calories

Sweet, energy-dense cookie

CALORIES · 100 G

490kcal

GI

68medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

110mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.5g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Canga cookie (30 g) has 147 calories. That works out to 490 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.2 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Canga cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g

147

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

19.2g

· 7% DV

Protein

2g

· 4% DV

Fat

7.2g

· 9% 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 51% · Protein 5% · Fat 44%

Canga cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories147 kcal
Total fat7.2 g9%
Saturated fat3.06 g15%
Trans fat0.04 g
Sodium96 mg4%
Total carbohydrate19.2 g7%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Protein2 g4%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Canga cookie?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)30 g147 kcal
1 piece (mini)15 g74 kcal
1 piece (small)22 g108 kcal
1 piece (large)45 g221 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)60 g294 kcal
2 piece (double)60 g294 kcal
1 serving (medium)75 g368 kcal
3 piece (triple)90 g441 kcal
100 g100 g490 kcal

Calculated from 490 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Canga cookie

What is a Canga cookie?

A Canga cookie is a cookie made with pieces of Canga, a chocolate-covered bar with peanuts and caramel. Recipes vary: the chopped bar may be mixed into the dough or added on top, so there is no single standard version.

How do you make a Canga cookie?

To make a Canga cookie, fold chopped Canga bar into cookie dough shortly before baking. Keep the pieces within the dough rather than exposed on the baking sheet, since the bar’s caramel can soften and become sticky in the oven.

Can you use a Canga bar in cookie dough?

Yes, chopped Canga bar can be mixed into cookie dough. Cut it into small pieces and fold them in gently; the peanuts and caramel give the cookies a different texture from ones made with plain chocolate chips.

Why did my Canga cookies spread too much?

Canga cookies can spread if the dough is too warm or soft when it goes into the oven. Chill the dough before baking, and place it on a cool baking sheet with space between portions.

How should you store Canga cookies?

Store Canga cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keeping them covered at room temperature helps prevent them from drying out, while a warm spot can make the caramel filling softer and stickier.

Can you freeze Canga cookies?

Yes, baked Canga cookies can be frozen after they have cooled completely. Separate layers with baking paper in a sealed container, then let the cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.

Does the caramel in a Canga cookie melt when baked?

Yes, the caramel in a Canga bar can soften and leak during baking. Chop the bar into small pieces and cover them with dough to reduce sticky caramel patches on the baking sheet.

What can you use instead of a Canga bar in Canga cookies?

Use chopped peanut-and-caramel chocolate bars as a substitute in Canga cookies. The result will be similar, but the exact flavor and texture depend on the replacement; plain chocolate chips will not provide the same peanut-and-caramel combination.

What do Canga cookies taste like?

Canga cookies taste sweet and chocolatey, with peanut crunch and soft caramel from the chopped bar. The balance varies with the recipe and with how much Canga is folded into the dough.

Can you make Canga cookies without adding extra sugar?

Yes, you can leave out extra sugar in a Canga cookie recipe, but the cookie will still taste sweet because the Canga bar contains chocolate and caramel. The dough may also bake and brown differently, so use a recipe designed for reduced sugar when possible.

Canga cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.05mg · 4% DV

Vitamin A

36µg · 4% DV

Biotin

1.2µg · 4% DV

B3

0.48mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Selenium

2.7µg · 5% DV

Sodium

96mg · 4% DV

Manganese

0.09mg · 4% DV

Iron

0.63mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

33mg · 1% DV

Canga cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

68
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

6.6
Low

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

How to Burn Off Canga cookie

To burn the 147 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):

🚶

36min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

15min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

20min

Cycling

🏊

17min

Swimming

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

What is Canga cookie?

A Canga cookie is a Turkish-style cookie made with pieces of Canga, a chocolate bar known for its peanut-and-caramel flavour. The baked dough is sweet and tender, with pockets of chocolate and chewy caramel; the edges may turn lightly crisp. Recipes vary, so the amount and texture of the Canga pieces can differ from one cookie to another.

In Turkey, it is often enjoyed with tea or coffee as an afternoon treat. Elsewhere, it works just as well alongside a hot drink or packed as a sweet snack. At 490 kcal per 100 g, it is energy-dense, so a smaller piece with fruit or unsweetened tea can make for a more balanced snack.

How Nutritious Is Canga 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

22/ 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 Canga 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 Canga 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 Canga 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

Canga cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.06g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.43g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.23g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 114:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (114:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.