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Mimosa cookie Calories
Sweet buttery cookie typically made with flour, sugar, butter, and egg.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Mimosa cookie (18 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Mimosa cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
87
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% 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 54% · Protein 5% · Fat 41%
Mimosa cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.38 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 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 Mimosa cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 175 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 262 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 291 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mimosa cookie
What is a Mimosa cookie?
A Mimosa cookie is a sweet, buttery cookie named for its mimosa-flower-like appearance. Recipes vary, but the name usually refers to its yellow, crumbly decoration or shape rather than to one fixed dough or a single universally agreed recipe.
How do you make Mimosa cookies?
Mimosa cookies are made by mixing a buttery dough, shaping it, and baking it; the exact method depends on the recipe. Some versions add yellow crumbs or another flower-like decoration, so follow the recipe for the finish rather than assuming every Mimosa cookie is identical.
Why are Mimosa cookies called Mimosa cookies?
Mimosa cookies are usually named for their resemblance to the small yellow clusters of mimosa flowers. The resemblance may come from crumbs or decoration on the cookie, and it does not mean the cookie is made with mimosa flowers.
What do Mimosa cookies taste like?
Mimosa cookies taste sweet, buttery, and crumbly, much like a simple tea cookie. Any extra flavor depends on the recipe: vanilla or citrus may be added, while the mimosa name mainly describes the cookie’s appearance.
Are Mimosa cookies the same as Italian mimosa cake?
No, a Mimosa cookie is not the same dessert as Italian mimosa cake. The cake is a sponge-based celebration dessert associated with yellow crumbs, while Mimosa cookies are individual buttery biscuits; their shared name refers to a flower-like look.
How do you get Mimosa cookies to keep their shape while baking?
Chill the shaped Mimosa cookie dough if it feels soft or warm before it goes into the oven. Soft butter and overly warm dough can make the cookies spread, while keeping the dough cool helps the flower-like shape and decoration stay more defined.
Why did my Mimosa cookies turn out hard?
Mimosa cookies often turn hard because they were baked too long or the dough contained too much flour. Remove them when the centers still look slightly soft; they firm up as they cool, so waiting for a fully firm center in the oven can overbake them.
How should you store Mimosa cookies?
Store Mimosa cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They generally keep their texture for several days; moisture can soften them, and delicate toppings may be damaged if the cookies are packed while warm.
Can you freeze Mimosa cookies or their dough?
Yes, you can freeze baked Mimosa cookies or the dough. Freeze baked cookies after they have cooled, and thaw them at room temperature; if the recipe uses a delicate crumb topping, freeze the cookies before decorating to preserve their appearance.
Can you make Mimosa cookies without eggs?
Yes, Mimosa cookies can be made without eggs, but the replacement may change how the dough binds and how crumbly the baked cookies are. Use an egg-free cookie recipe designed for that substitution rather than simply leaving the egg out of a standard recipe.
Mimosa cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
32.4µg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B12
0.03µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Sodium
47mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.34mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Mimosa cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mimosa cookie
To burn the 87 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 Mimosa cookie?
Mimosa cookie is a sweet, buttery biscuit made with flour, sugar and egg. Its name often refers to a shape or finish inspired by the fluffy yellow mimosa flower; recipes and decorations vary, so it is best understood as a style of cookie rather than one fixed formula.
Tender and crumbly, it suits an afternoon tea or coffee break and can be served plain or alongside fresh fruit. In Turkey, where the name is used, it is more often an accompaniment to tea and a guest-time treat than a breakfast food. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with relatively little fibre. For a lighter spread, offer smaller pieces with unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Mimosa 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 Mimosa 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 Mimosa cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Mimosa 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
Mimosa cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.