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Sweet cookie with orange flavor
In season: Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 piece (medium) of Orange cookies (30 g) has 135 calories. That works out to 450 calories per 100 g. It contains 21 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Orange cookies are small baked treats made from a sweet dough, commonly flavored with fresh orange zest and sometimes juice. Recipes vary: butter or another fat gives the crumb tenderness, while the edges may bake up crisp. Their citrus aroma makes them a familiar homemade-style biscuit in many places, rather than a single fixed recipe.
They’re often served with tea or coffee as an afternoon snack, or arranged on a plate for guests and celebrations. Their sweetness and orange fragrance pair well with a plain hot drink. They are relatively high in carbohydrates and energy, with little protein or fibre, so they’re best treated as a snack rather than a filling meal. For a lighter serving, enjoy one or two with unsweetened tea.
Selected: 100 g
450
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
70g
· 25% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 5% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Selenium
3µg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 450 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 75:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (75:1).
Orange cookies are made by mixing flour, sugar, egg, fat, orange zest and a raising agent into a dough, then baking until the edges are lightly golden. Mix only until the dough comes together; overworking it can make the cookies tough.
Orange zest gives orange cookies a concentrated citrus aroma without adding much liquid. Juice can add flavor too, but it loosens the dough, so add it gradually and adjust the dry ingredients if the dough becomes sticky.
Orange cookies often spread when the dough is too warm or soft, or when there is too much liquid or fat. Chill the shaped dough before baking and use a cool baking tray so the fat does not melt before the cookies begin to set.
Orange cookies can taste bitter if the zest includes the white pith beneath the orange skin. Finely grate only the colored outer layer, and avoid scraping the fruit deeply when preparing the zest.
Store orange cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing them while warm traps steam and softens them; briefly warming softened cookies in the oven can help restore some crispness.
Yes, orange cookie dough freezes well. Portion or shape it before freezing in an airtight container, then thaw it in the refrigerator before baking. Baked orange cookies can also be frozen once completely cool.
For softer orange cookies, take them out of the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly tender. Let them finish cooling on the tray; baking until they look fully firm can leave them crisp throughout.
Yes, bottled orange juice can flavor orange cookies, but it usually gives a less fragrant result than fresh zest. Add it gradually because extra liquid can make the dough spread; a little finely grated orange peel gives a fresher aroma.
Yes, orange extract or dried orange peel can flavor orange cookies when fresh oranges are unavailable. Start with a small amount of extract because its flavor is concentrated, and follow the package directions for dried peel.
Orange cookies commonly contain sugar and refined flour, so they can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should account for the portion and the recipe’s carbohydrate content; the suitable amount can vary with medication and individual glucose response.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.