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A small, round, golden-brown sweet cookie with a slightly craggy surface densely dotted with pale sesame seeds, served on a plate.

Sesame sweet cookie Calories

Sweet sesame cookie, energy-dense snack

CALORIES

498kcal

GI

62medium

POTASSIUM

185mg

FIBER

3.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Sesame sweet cookie (30 g) has 149 calories. That works out to 498 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.4 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

What is Sesame sweet cookie?

Sesame sweet cookie is a small, sweet biscuit made from a sugar-sweetened dough and generously coated or dotted with sesame seeds. This Turkish-style home and bakery treat is usually baked until golden, with a gently craggy surface and a fragrant, toasted-seed finish.

The sesame adds a nutty savouriness that balances the sweetness, while the cookie is crisp around the edges and often tender inside. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea or offered to guests; elsewhere it also works well with coffee as an afternoon snack. It is energy-dense, so one medium cookie can make a satisfying treat. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to keep the snack less sweet overall.

Sesame sweet cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

498

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

61.4g

· 22% DV

Protein

9.2g

· 18% DV

Fat

24.1g

· 31% DV

Fiber

3.8g

· 14% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 7% · Fat 44%

Sesame sweet cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.32mg · 27% DV

B3

2.9mg · 18% DV

Biotin

5µg · 17% DV

B2

0.18mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Selenium

16µg · 29% DV

Phosphorus

168mg · 24% DV

Iron

3mg · 17% DV

How Nutritious Is Sesame sweet cookie?

Nutrient density

Low

28/ 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

33/ 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.

Sesame sweet cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

62
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

19
Medium

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

How to Burn Off Sesame sweet cookie

To burn the 498 calories in 100 g:

🚶

123min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

51min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

68min

Cycling

🏊

58min

Swimming

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

Is Sesame sweet 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 Sesame sweet cookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

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

Which Diets Is Sesame sweet cookie Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Sesame sweet cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

5.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

8.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 124:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (124:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sesame sweet cookie

How do you make a sesame sweet cookie?

A sesame sweet cookie is made by mixing a sweet cookie dough, shaping it, coating it with sesame seeds, and baking until lightly golden. Chill soft dough before shaping so the cookies hold their shape in the oven.

What ingredients go into a sesame sweet cookie?

A sesame sweet cookie usually contains flour, sugar, butter or another fat, egg, and sesame seeds. Some recipes add baking powder or vanilla, while tahini is an optional variation rather than a required ingredient.

How do you get sesame seeds to stick to a sesame sweet cookie?

To make sesame seeds stick to a sesame sweet cookie, lightly moisten the shaped dough with water or brush it with beaten egg before coating. Press the seeds gently into the surface so they stay on during baking.

Should you toast sesame seeds before baking a sesame sweet cookie?

No, you do not have to toast sesame seeds before baking a sesame sweet cookie; the oven toasts them as the cookie cooks. For a deeper flavor, briefly toast them first, but stop before they darken or taste bitter.

Is a sesame sweet cookie the same as a tahini cookie?

No, a sesame sweet cookie is not necessarily a tahini cookie. Sesame seeds are typically on the outside, while tahini is sesame paste mixed into the dough; a recipe can include both, but many sesame cookies use no tahini.

How should you store a sesame sweet cookie to keep it crisp?

Store a sesame sweet cookie in an airtight container at room temperature after it has cooled completely. Keep the container away from moisture, which softens the cookie; sealing it while warm can also trap steam.

Can you freeze sesame sweet cookie dough?

Yes, you can freeze sesame sweet cookie dough. Shape the dough first, freeze the pieces until firm, then transfer them to a sealed container; coat them with sesame seeds before baking so the seeds adhere well.

Why did my sesame sweet cookie spread in the oven?

A sesame sweet cookie can spread if the dough is too warm or soft, has too much fat, or goes into an oven that is not fully heated. Chill the shaped cookies and bake them on a cool, lined tray.

Can you make a sesame sweet cookie without eggs?

Yes, you can make a sesame sweet cookie without eggs, but the result may be more delicate because egg helps bind the dough. Use a tested egg-free cookie recipe rather than simply leaving the egg out of a standard one.

Why does a sesame sweet cookie taste bitter?

A sesame sweet cookie can taste bitter if its sesame seeds are over-toasted or the cookies are baked too long. Sesame should smell nutty, not scorched; remove the cookies when their edges are lightly golden.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.