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Sesame-topped, energy-dense sweet biscuit
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sesame market cookie (30 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 20 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
140
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
20g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
5.5g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 7% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 30 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 22 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 209 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 279 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 279 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 419 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 100 g | 465 kcal |
Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.
You can make sesame market cookies at home with a simple sweet biscuit dough and sesame seeds. Shape the dough, press the seeds onto the surface, and bake until set; recipes differ in whether they use egg, butter, or oil.
A sesame market cookie usually contains flour, sugar, a fat such as oil or margarine, and sesame seeds. The exact recipe varies by brand, and some versions also include egg, milk ingredients, or syrup.
Sesame seeds fall off a sesame market cookie when they are sprinkled onto a dry surface without being pressed in. Lightly dampen the shaped dough or brush it with egg, then gently press the seeds on before baking.
Store sesame market cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once they have fully cooled. Sealing them while warm traps steam and can soften the biscuit; keeping moisture out helps preserve its crisp texture.
Yes, sesame market cookies can be frozen. Let them cool completely, place parchment between layers in a sealed freezer-safe container, and thaw them at room temperature so condensation does not make the surface soggy.
Not necessarily; sesame market cookies are usually topped with whole sesame seeds, while tahini is an optional ingredient in some recipes. Check the specific product or recipe if you need to know whether sesame paste is included.
To keep sesame seeds attached to a sesame market cookie, add them before baking while the dough surface is slightly moist. Press them gently into the dough rather than relying on loose seeds to stick during baking.
A sesame market cookie can turn out hard if the dough contains too much flour or the biscuits bake for too long. Add flour gradually and take them out when set; they firm up further as they cool.
Tea or coffee goes well with a sesame market cookie because its toasted sesame flavor pairs naturally with both. Serve it as a simple snack, or add fruit if you want a fresher contrast to the sweet biscuit.
Yes, you can often restore some crispness to a sesame market cookie by warming it briefly in a low oven, then letting it cool completely on a rack. Avoid microwaving it, which tends to make biscuits softer.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.93mg · 6% DV
Folate
16.2µg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.57mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Selenium
5.7µg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Sodium
117mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 140 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Sesame market cookie is a sweet, baked biscuit topped with sesame seeds, typically made with flour, sugar and fat. In Turkey, where this style is sold in supermarkets and bakery sections, recipes and shapes vary; it is a convenient everyday alternative to biscuits served at home.
Its texture may be lightly crisp or crumbly, with a sweet flavour balanced by the toasted, nutty taste of sesame. It is commonly enjoyed with tea or coffee as an afternoon snack or offered to guests. This is an energy-dense sweet: it provides 465 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter snack, have one medium piece with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than pairing it with another sweet.
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 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.
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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 84:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (84:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.