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No added sugar, date-filled traditional semolina/flour cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sugar-free date maamoul cookie (35 g) has 151 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.3 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
151
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
21.3g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.83 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.3 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) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 452 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A sugar-free date maamoul cookie is a filled pastry made with a semolina- or flour-based dough and a date filling, without added sugar in the recipe. Maamoul is traditionally molded before baking, often with a patterned surface.
Maamoul is a traditional filled cookie associated with the Middle East, including the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula. Date-filled versions are especially common, and families often prepare maamoul for holidays and celebrations.
A sugar-free date maamoul cookie typically contains a flour or semolina dough made with fat and a date filling. Recipes vary: some use spices such as cinnamon or cardamom, while others keep the filling simple.
Yes. Dates naturally contain sugars, so a sugar-free date maamoul cookie can still taste sweet and contain naturally occurring sugar. “Sugar-free” here usually means no sugar was added during preparation, not that the cookie has no sugars.
The pattern comes from the traditional maamoul mold, which shapes the dough and helps distinguish fillings or family styles. If you do not have a mold, you can shape a sugar-free date maamoul cookie by hand, though its appearance will differ.
Keep a sugar-free date maamoul cookie in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to protect its texture from humidity. Let freshly baked cookies cool completely before storing them, so trapped steam does not make them soft.
Yes, a sugar-free date maamoul cookie can be frozen. Arrange the cookies in a single layer until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Yes, maamoul is often served during religious holidays and family celebrations, though a sugar-free date maamoul cookie can also be enjoyed year-round. It is commonly offered with coffee or tea as a small sweet.
Yes, you can shape a sugar-free date maamoul cookie without a mold. Roll the dough around the date filling and flatten it gently, then add a simple pattern with a fork or the tip of a knife before baking.
Some people with diabetes may be able to include a small portion, but dates still contribute natural sugars and carbohydrates that can affect blood glucose. The suitable portion depends on individual meal planning, so ask your clinician or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.15µg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
102mg · 3% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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A sugar-free date maamoul cookie is a traditional filled cookie from the Levant and wider Arab food tradition. Its tender, crumbly shell is commonly made with semolina, flour, or both, and encloses a paste of dates. “Sugar-free” here means no sugar is added; the dates provide the sweetness.
Maamoul is often served with coffee or tea and shared at celebrations and family gatherings. The date centre is soft and rich against the delicate, buttery pastry. Although dates bring fibre (5.8 g per 100 g), the cookie is energy-dense, so a small piece makes a satisfying accompaniment to a drink. Choose it when you want a traditional sweet with fruit-based filling, rather than a plain sugar-sweetened biscuit.
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.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.