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A neatly shaped, golden-brown cookie with a smooth, lightly textured surface, served on a plain plate.

Refined cookie Calories

Cookie made with refined flour and sugar

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

480kcal

GI

70high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

105mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Refined cookie (16 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 11 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Refined cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 16 g

77

KCAL / 16G

Carbs

11g

· 4% DV

Protein

0.9g

· 2% DV

Fat

3.3g

· 4% 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 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%

Refined cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (16 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories77 kcal
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat1.14 g6%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium58 mg3%
Total carbohydrate11 g4%
Fiber0.3 g1%
Protein0.9 g2%

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 Refined cookie?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)16 g77 kcal
1 piece (mini)8 g38 kcal
1 piece (large)28 g134 kcal
2 piece (double)32 g154 kcal
1 pack (small)40 g192 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)45 g216 kcal
3 piece (triple)48 g230 kcal
100 g100 g480 kcal
1 pack (large)120 g576 kcal

Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Refined cookie

What are refined cookies made of?

Refined cookies are usually made with refined wheat flour and sugar, plus fat and often eggs or dairy. Packaged versions may also contain flavorings, emulsifiers, or other ingredients that help maintain their texture and shelf life.

Are refined cookies bad for you?

Refined cookies can be an occasional treat, but they offer little fiber and are usually high in added sugar and fat. Eating them frequently in place of more filling foods can make it harder to build a balanced diet.

Do refined cookies raise blood sugar quickly?

They can: refined flour and sugar are digested more quickly than high-fiber ingredients, and refined cookies contain little fiber to slow the rise. If you have diabetes, consider your personal meal plan when choosing a portion.

What is the difference between refined cookies and whole-wheat cookies?

Refined cookies use flour from which much of the grain’s bran and germ have been removed; whole-wheat cookies use more of the grain. Whole-wheat versions usually provide more fiber, though sugar and fat still depend on the recipe.

Why do refined cookies crumble so easily?

Refined cookies may crumble when the dough contains too much flour, too little binding ingredient, or is overbaked. Measure flour carefully and let the dough rest briefly before shaping; cookies also firm up as they cool.

How do you make refined cookies softer?

For softer refined cookies, avoid overmixing the dough and take them out when the centers still look slightly soft. They continue to set as they cool; storing them in an airtight container helps keep them from drying out.

How should refined cookies be stored?

Let refined cookies cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing them while warm traps moisture and can make their texture unpleasant; separate crisp and soft varieties to help preserve each texture.

Do refined cookies keep you full?

Usually not for long: refined cookies are low in fiber, and their combination of refined flour, sugar, and fat may be less filling than a snack with protein and fiber. Pairing one with yogurt or fruit can make a snack more satisfying.

Can you freeze refined cookie dough?

Yes, refined cookie dough can generally be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container. Shape it into portions first if you want to bake only a few at a time, and thaw the dough enough to handle before baking.

Refined cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.05mg · 4% DV

Folate

13.12µg · 3% DV

B3

0.5mg · 3% DV

B2

0.04mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Selenium

2.24µg · 4% DV

Manganese

0.06mg · 3% DV

Sodium

58mg · 3% DV

Iron

0.42mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

17mg · 1% DV

Refined cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

70
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1.6
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Refined cookie

To burn the 77 calories in 1 piece (medium) (16 g):

🚶

19min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

8min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

10min

Cycling

🏊

9min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Refined cookie?

A refined cookie is a general style of sweet biscuit made with refined flour and sugar, often with fat and, depending on the recipe, other baking ingredients. It is not tied to one particular regional tradition: versions range from crisp, lightly browned biscuits to softer, more crumbly cookies. The flavour is usually mildly sweet and buttery or simply vanilla-scented.

In many English-speaking households, it is served with tea or coffee, packed as a small snack, or offered alongside fruit after a meal. It is relatively low in fibre and energy-dense, so a modest portion can suit a sweet break without making it the centre of a snack. Pairing it with fresh fruit or an unsweetened drink balances the serving.

How Nutritious Is Refined cookie?

Nutrient density

Low

12/ 100

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

18/ 100

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 Refined cookie Processed?

NOVA 4

Ultra-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 Refined cookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy yes
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Refined 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

Refined cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.14g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.18g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.7g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 67:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (67:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.