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Mastic cookie Calories
Traditional buttery flour-based cookie flavored with mastic resin
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Mastic cookie (25 g) has 121 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.9 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Mastic cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
121
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.9g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.9g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
Mastic cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (25 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.6 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Mastic cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 194 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 243 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 364 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 364 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 582 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mastic cookie
What is a Mastic cookie?
A Mastic cookie is a buttery, flour-based cookie flavored with mastic resin, a fragrant tree resin used in some Mediterranean sweets. The mastic gives it a distinctive piney, resinous aroma that sets it apart from a plain butter cookie.
How do you make a Mastic cookie?
A Mastic cookie is made by mixing finely crushed mastic into a buttery cookie dough with flour and the other recipe ingredients, then shaping and baking it. Recipes vary in sweetness, shape, and texture, but the resin provides the signature aroma.
What does mastic taste like in a Mastic cookie?
Mastic gives a Mastic cookie a fresh, pine-like, slightly resinous flavor. Its aroma is distinctive and can become bitter or overpowering if too much is used, so it is usually added sparingly and distributed evenly through the dough.
Why is my Mastic cookie bitter?
A Mastic cookie can taste bitter when the dough contains too much mastic resin. Mastic has a concentrated, resinous flavor, so an excessive amount can overwhelm the buttery cookie; crushing it finely and measuring carefully helps avoid harsh pockets of flavor.
Is a Mastic cookie an Alaçatı specialty?
Yes, the Mastic cookie is strongly associated with Alaçatı, a town in Türkiye known for this fragrant treat. Mastic-flavored cookies are also made elsewhere, so the Alaçatı connection describes a regional style rather than an exclusive origin for every mastic cookie.
How is a Mastic cookie different from a regular butter cookie?
A Mastic cookie is a butter-cookie style sweet with mastic resin added for its distinctive aroma. A regular butter cookie relies mainly on buttery flavor, while recipes for Mastic cookies may vary in shape and texture but retain that characteristic resinous note.
How should you store a Mastic cookie?
Store a Mastic cookie in an airtight container once it has cooled, in a cool, dry place. Keeping it away from humidity helps prevent it from softening, while separating it from strongly scented foods helps preserve its delicate mastic aroma.
Can you freeze a Mastic cookie?
Yes, you can freeze a Mastic cookie in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag. Let the cookies thaw at room temperature before serving, and avoid freezing them again after thawing so their texture stays as pleasant as possible.
What do you serve with a Mastic cookie?
A Mastic cookie pairs well with tea or coffee, which complement its buttery texture and fragrant resin flavor. It is often served as a small sweet alongside a hot drink, rather than with a rich topping that would mask the mastic.
Can you make a Mastic cookie without mastic?
You can bake the same buttery cookie dough without mastic, but it will no longer have the defining aroma of a Mastic cookie. Vanilla or citrus zest can flavor the dough differently, though neither reproduces mastic’s pine-like, resinous taste.
Mastic cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
45µg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
B3
0.4mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.75µg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Sodium
73mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.53mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Mastic cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mastic cookie
To burn the 121 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Mastic cookie?
Alaçatı’s Mastic cookie is a traditional buttery, flour-based biscuit associated with the Çeşme-Alaçatı area on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Its defining flavour comes from mastic resin, which gives the dough a delicate, aromatic note with a gentle resinous edge.
The cookie is usually tender and crumbly, with a lightly crisp bite. In Turkey it is often served with tea; elsewhere, it also makes an easy accompaniment to coffee or an afternoon cup of tea. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, so it is best enjoyed as a small sweet rather than a filling snack. Pair one with unsweetened tea or coffee for a simple serving.
How Nutritious Is Mastic cookie?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Mastic 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 Mastic cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Mastic 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
Mastic cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 53:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (53:1).
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