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Caramelized biscuit cookie, sweet and crisp
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Lotus cookie (16 g) has 76 calories. That works out to 484 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.3 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 15.6 g
76
KCAL / 15.6G
Carbs
11.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
3g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 4% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.25 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 15.6 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 7.8 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 23.4 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 137 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 31.2 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 31.2 g | 151 kcal |
| 8 piece (double) | 62.4 g | 302 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 62.4 g | 302 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 484 kcal |
Calculated from 484 calories per 100 g.
A Lotus cookie tastes sweet, caramelized, and lightly spiced, with a crisp snap. Its distinctive flavor comes from caramelized sugar, which pairs particularly well with coffee and sets it apart from a plain sweet biscuit.
Lotus cookies originated in Belgium, where spiced caramelized biscuits have a long tradition. The brand’s familiar single-serve biscuits became popular internationally, especially as a small accompaniment to coffee.
A Lotus cookie is an ultra-processed packaged biscuit typically made with wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oils, and caramelized sugar syrup. Recipes and ingredient details can vary by market, but the caramelized sugar gives it its characteristic flavor.
Not exactly: a Lotus cookie is a branded Belgian caramelized biscuit in the speculoos tradition, while speculoos is a broader name for similar spiced biscuits. Recipes differ, so not every speculoos biscuit tastes exactly like a Lotus cookie.
A Lotus cookie is a crisp biscuit, while Lotus Biscoff spread is a smooth, sweet spread made from crushed biscuits with added ingredients. Use the cookie for dipping or crumbling, and the spread as a topping, filling, or drizzle.
Yes, Lotus cookies make a flavorful cheesecake crust. Crush them finely, mix the crumbs with melted butter, and press the mixture into the pan; their caramelized taste gives the base a sweeter, more distinctive flavor than plain crackers.
A Lotus cookie is often served with coffee because its sweet caramel flavor complements coffee’s roasted bitterness, and its crisp texture makes it easy to enjoy alongside a drink. You can also dip it briefly into coffee to soften it.
You can make homemade biscuits inspired by Lotus cookies with flour, sugar, fat, and spices. Roll the dough thin and bake until crisp; caramelized sugar is key to getting a flavor closer to the packaged biscuit.
Store Lotus cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after opening. Exposure to humidity makes them lose their crispness, so reseal the package promptly and avoid storing them in the refrigerator.
Lotus cookies are better treated as an occasional sweet snack than an everyday staple. They are a sugary, refined biscuit, so having them alongside more filling foods rather than in place of a meal is a practical choice.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.12mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.23µg · 1% DV
Folate
2.81µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.33mg · 2% DV
Selenium
0.94µg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 76 calories in 2 piece (medium) (15.6 g):
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Lotus cookie is a thin, crisp Belgian biscuit known for its caramelised sweetness and gently spiced, toasted flavour. It is commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea, eaten on its own as a snack, or crumbled over desserts. In many places, it is also used to make a buttery-style cheesecake crust or layered into chilled desserts.
It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with relatively little protein and fibre. Its pronounced sweetness pairs well with plain yoghurt or fresh fruit; serving a couple alongside one of these can make a more balanced snack than eating the biscuits alone.
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 4
Ultra-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
1.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.53g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.