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High-sugar classic cookie made with refined flour
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sugar-coated classic cookie (18 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 490 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.9 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 3.6 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
12.9g
· 5% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 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 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 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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| 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 |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 221 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 90 g | 441 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 490 calories per 100 g.
A sugar-coated classic cookie is typically made with flour, sugar, butter or another baking fat, and often egg. Its defining feature is a coating of sugar on the outside; recipes vary in flavorings and in how the coating is applied.
To make a sugar-coated classic cookie, mix a simple cookie dough, shape it into portions, coat the outside with sugar, and bake until set. Follow a tested recipe for ingredient amounts and baking time, since dough consistency affects how the cookies spread.
Usually, coat a sugar-coated classic cookie just before baking, while the shaped dough is still slightly tacky. If the recipe calls for dipping baked cookies, follow that method instead; coating timing changes the texture and appearance.
Sugar can fall off a sugar-coated classic cookie when the dough surface is too dry or the coating is not pressed on gently. Roll the dough portions in sugar while they are still slightly tacky, then handle them carefully before baking.
Sugar-coated classic cookies often spread when the dough is too warm or soft, the baking sheet is hot, or the fat is overly soft. Chill the shaped dough briefly and place it on a cool baking sheet to help the cookies hold their shape.
Let a sugar-coated classic cookie cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing warm cookies traps steam and softens them; moisture can also make the sugar coating sticky.
Yes, you can freeze sugar-coated classic cookies once they have cooled completely. Separate layers with baking paper in an airtight container, then thaw them at room temperature; the coating may be less crisp after thawing.
A sugar-coated classic cookie pairs well with unsweetened tea, coffee, or milk. Since the cookie is already sweet, an unsweetened drink balances it better than another sugary snack or beverage.
To make a sugar-coated classic cookie less sweet, reduce the sugar in the dough modestly and use a lighter coating. Large reductions can change how the cookies spread and brown, so adjust a tested recipe gradually.
Yes, a sugar-coated classic cookie can raise blood sugar because it contains sugar and refined flour. If you have diabetes, consider your portion and how it fits your eating plan; ask your clinician or dietitian for advice specific to you.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.29mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Folate
5.04µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 piece (medium) (18 g):
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A sugar-coated classic cookie is a baked sweet made with refined flour, with sugar coating its surface. It is a familiar, general-purpose cookie style rather than a treat tied to one particular region. Depending on the recipe, it may be crisp throughout or slightly softer inside; the sugar gives the outside a delicate crunch and a distinctly sweet finish.
It works as a teatime biscuit, an everyday snack, or a simple accompaniment to coffee. Its nutritional character is mostly that of a sweet made from refined flour and sugar, rather than a source of much fibre; it provides 1.8 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter snack, enjoy one with unsweetened tea or coffee, or pair it with fruit.
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
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.