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Sweet refined-flour cookie with red coloring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Red cookie (18 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 490 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.2 g of carbs, 0.9 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.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
88
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
12.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 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 55% · Protein 4% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.64 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 147 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 176 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 90 g | 441 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 490 calories per 100 g.
Red food coloring gives most red cookies their color. Some recipes use beet powder or another natural coloring, but the shade and how well it holds during baking vary with the ingredient and recipe.
Red cookies do not have one standard flavor; the color alone does not make them taste different. Their flavor comes from the recipe, which may include vanilla, cocoa, citrus, or other ingredients.
No, not necessarily. Red cookie is a broad name for cookies colored red, while red velvet cookies are a particular style, commonly made with cocoa and a slight tang alongside the red color.
You can color red cookies with beet powder or another natural red coloring, but the result may be less vivid than with food dye. Beet can also affect the flavor, so add it gradually and follow a recipe designed for it.
Red cookies can turn brown when the coloring is not heat-stable, the oven is too hot, or the dough contains ingredients such as cocoa. Use coloring intended for baking and avoid baking the cookies longer than the recipe calls for.
Chill red cookie dough if it feels soft, and place the shaped cookies on a cool baking sheet with space between them. Softened butter or too much liquid can also make the cookies spread more.
Yes, red cookie dough can be frozen in a tightly sealed container. For easier baking later, portion the dough before freezing; let the pieces thaw enough to handle before baking, following the recipe’s instructions.
Store fully cooled red cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them away from direct sunlight and moisture, which can affect their appearance and texture.
Red cookies can be decorated with white icing, sprinkles, or melted chocolate once they have cooled. Light-colored decorations stand out especially well against the red surface.
No, cocoa is optional in red cookies. Some recipes use it for a chocolate or red velvet-style flavor, while others make a simple vanilla cookie and use coloring only for the red appearance.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.38mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A red cookie is a sweet, red-coloured biscuit made with refined flour. The name covers different recipes rather than one regional speciality; the colour may come from added colouring, and the cookie’s shape and finish vary between bakeries and home kitchens.
Depending on the recipe, it can be crisp at the edges or softer throughout, with a straightforward sweet flavour. It is often served as a treat with tea or coffee, or decorated for parties and festive occasions. It is energy-dense and low in fibre; 100 g provides 490 calories. For a lighter snack, enjoy one small cookie with fresh fruit rather than making it the main part of a snack.
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 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
✓ 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
1.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 68:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (68:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.