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Mastic flour cookie Calories
Traditional flour-based cookie flavored with mastic
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Mastic flour cookie (18 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 498 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0.3 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.
Mastic flour cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
90
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 5% · Fat 45%
Mastic flour cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.02 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Mastic flour cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 149 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 299 kcal |
| 4 piece (whole) | 72 g | 359 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 448 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 150 g | 747 kcal |
Calculated from 498 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mastic flour cookie
What is a mastic flour cookie?
A mastic flour cookie is a traditional flour-based cookie flavored with mastic, the aromatic resin from the mastic tree. It is usually pale, tender, and crumbly, with recipes commonly combining flour, fat, powdered sugar, and ground mastic.
What does a mastic flour cookie taste like?
A mastic flour cookie tastes buttery and sweet, with a distinctive resinous, pine-like aroma from the mastic. The flavor is unusual but delicate when used sparingly; too much mastic can make its medicinal, perfumed notes overpower the cookie.
How do you make a mastic flour cookie?
To make a mastic flour cookie, mix flour and fat with powdered sugar and finely crushed mastic, shape the dough, and bake until set without letting it brown much. Crushing the resin with a little sugar helps distribute its sticky, strong flavor.
Why is my mastic flour cookie crumbly?
A mastic flour cookie can crumble if the dough has too much flour, too little fat, or has not been brought together well. Handle the dough until it holds its shape, and let the cookies cool on the tray before moving them, since they are fragile when hot.
How should you store a mastic flour cookie?
Store a mastic flour cookie in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after it has cooled completely. Humidity softens the crumb, while leaving the cookies exposed can dull the mastic aroma and make them stale.
How do you crush mastic for a mastic flour cookie?
Crush the mastic for a mastic flour cookie in a mortar with a spoonful of sugar. The resin is sticky and can cling to the mortar when crushed alone; the sugar helps turn it into small pieces that mix more evenly into the dough.
Can you substitute anything for mastic in a mastic flour cookie?
There is no exact substitute for mastic in a mastic flour cookie. You can leave it out for a plain flour cookie or add a little vanilla for a different aroma, but neither will reproduce mastic’s characteristic resinous, pine-like flavor.
Why should a mastic flour cookie stay pale?
A mastic flour cookie is usually baked until set but kept pale, because excessive browning can dry its delicate crumb and mask the buttery mastic aroma. It may still look soft when it comes out of the oven, so let it firm up as it cools.
Can you freeze a mastic flour cookie?
Yes, a mastic flour cookie can be frozen in an airtight container, with parchment between layers to protect its fragile shape. Thaw the cookies while still covered so condensation forms on the container rather than making their crumb damp.
What goes well with a mastic flour cookie?
A mastic flour cookie pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances its sweetness without competing with the resinous aroma. Serve it fully cooled; its delicate, crumbly texture makes it better suited to a plate than to dipping.
Mastic flour cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
32.4µg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.43mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.16µg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Sodium
38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Mastic flour cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mastic flour cookie
To burn the 90 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 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 flour cookie?
Mastic flour cookie is a traditional Turkish shortbread-style biscuit made with flour, fat and sugar, scented with mastic, an aromatic tree resin used in sweets around the Aegean. It is known for a delicate, crumbly texture and a sweet, resinous fragrance that sets it apart from plain flour cookies.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered with tea, served to guests or brought out for festive occasions; coffee is another natural pairing. The cookie is flour- and fat-based, so it is energy-dense while providing relatively little protein or fibre. Enjoy it as a small treat alongside unsweetened tea, or serve smaller pieces after a meal.
How Nutritious Is Mastic flour 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 flour 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 flour cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Mastic flour 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 flour cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43:1).
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