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Spinach cookie Calories
Vegetable-containing sweet snack cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Spinach cookie (18 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 455 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Spinach cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
82
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 5% · Fat 40%
Spinach cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Spinach cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 137 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 164 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 410 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 120 g | 546 kcal |
Calculated from 455 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spinach cookie
How do you make spinach cookies?
Spinach cookies are made by mixing spinach purée into cookie dough. Blend cooked, cooled spinach until smooth, drain off excess liquid, then fold it into the dough and bake according to the recipe. Keeping the purée relatively dry helps the cookies hold their shape.
Do spinach cookies taste like spinach?
Spinach cookies usually have a mild spinach flavor rather than tasting strongly of vegetables. Sweeteners and flavors such as vanilla or citrus can balance it, while a smooth purée helps avoid noticeable leafy pieces.
How do you keep spinach cookies bright green?
To help spinach cookies stay green, use spinach that has not been overcooked and avoid baking the cookies longer than needed. Heat naturally dulls the color, so the finished cookies may be less vivid than the raw dough even when prepared carefully.
Can you use frozen spinach in spinach cookies?
Yes, frozen spinach works in spinach cookies. Thaw it fully and squeeze out as much liquid as possible before blending it into a purée; excess moisture can make the dough sticky and cause the cookies to spread.
Why are my spinach cookies cakey?
Spinach cookies can turn cakey if their dough contains too much moisture or if it is mixed more than the recipe requires. Drain the spinach well, measure the purée carefully, and mix just until the ingredients come together.
What ingredients are in spinach cookies?
Spinach cookies commonly contain spinach purée, flour, sugar, butter or another fat, and eggs, though recipes vary. Vanilla, citrus zest, or chocolate chips are optional additions; check the specific recipe for its ingredients and substitutions.
Can you freeze spinach cookie dough?
Yes, spinach cookie dough can be frozen after shaping it into portions. Freeze the pieces separately first, then transfer them to a sealed container; bake from frozen only if the recipe allows for extra baking time.
How should you store spinach cookies?
Store spinach cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Trapping heat or steam while they are warm can soften them, so let them cool on a rack before packing them away.
Can spinach cookies be made without food coloring?
Yes, spinach cookies can get their green color from spinach purée without added food coloring. The shade varies with the spinach and the baking process, so the cookies may look more muted after baking than the dough does.
Are spinach cookies a healthy way to eat vegetables?
Spinach cookies do contain spinach, but they are still cookies, usually made with sweet and rich ingredients. They can be one way to include a little vegetable in a treat, but they do not replace servings of vegetables in meals.
Spinach cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
3.24µg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
17.1µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.54µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.62µg · 3% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
15mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
31mg · 1% DV
Spinach cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Spinach cookie
To burn the 82 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Spinach cookie?
Spinach cookie is a sweet baked cookie made with spinach blended or puréed into the dough, which gives it a green colour. Recipes vary, but the spinach is usually mixed with familiar baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and fat; it adds colour and a mild vegetable note rather than turning the cookie into a savoury snack.
It is generally tender or crumbly and works well with tea or coffee, whether served as a home-baked treat or packed for a snack. Spinach is part of the recipe, but the cookie remains a sweet, energy-dense baked good: it provides 455 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter snack, keep to one small piece and pair it with fruit or an unsweetened drink.
How Nutritious Is Spinach cookie?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Spinach 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 Spinach cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Spinach 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
Spinach cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.