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Tart cookie Calories
Sweet, buttery tart-style cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Tart cookie (18 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 485 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tart cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
87
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.7g
· 4% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 5% · Fat 41%
Tart cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.82 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Tart cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 28 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 175 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 262 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 291 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 485 kcal |
Calculated from 485 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tart cookie
How do you make tart cookies?
Tart cookies are made by pressing buttery cookie dough into small tart molds, then baking the shells until set. Once cooled, fill them with jam, chocolate, pastry cream, or fruit. Add moist fillings shortly before serving to help keep the shells crisp.
What can you put in tart cookies?
Tart cookies can be filled with jam, chocolate ganache, pastry cream, lemon curd, or fresh fruit. For a crisp base, let the shells cool completely before filling and avoid adding watery toppings too far ahead of serving.
What is the difference between a tart cookie and a tart?
A tart cookie is usually an individual, bite-sized pastry made with cookie-style dough. A tart is typically larger, has a pastry crust, and is sliced to serve; its filling may also be deeper or softer than a tart cookie’s.
Why do tart cookies crack?
Tart cookies can crack if the dough is too dry, the shells are pressed too thin, or they are removed from the molds while hot. Measure flour carefully, make the base and sides an even thickness, and let the shells cool before handling.
Why do tart cookie shells shrink in the oven?
Tart cookie shells may shrink when the dough is stretched while lining the molds or when it goes into the oven warm and soft. Press it gently into the corners without pulling, then chill the lined molds before baking.
Do you bake tart cookie shells before filling them?
Yes, bake tart cookie shells before adding fillings that do not need to be cooked, such as pastry cream or fresh fruit. If the filling is meant to bake with the dough, follow a recipe that specifies baking them together.
How should you store tart cookies?
Store unfilled tart cookie shells in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after they have cooled completely. Refrigerate cookies filled with cream or fresh fruit, and fill the shells close to serving time to prevent them from turning soft.
Can you freeze tart cookies?
Yes, unfilled baked tart cookie shells freeze well when sealed in an airtight container. Thaw them before adding filling. Freezing assembled tart cookies with cream or fresh fruit can make the filling watery and the shell less crisp.
How do you stop tart cookie dough from sticking to the molds?
To keep tart cookie dough from sticking, prepare the molds according to the recipe and press the dough in without trapping air gaps. Let the baked shells cool before turning them out; warm cookie shells are more fragile and can break.
Can you make tart cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can bake tart cookie shells ahead and store them unfilled in an airtight container. Add cream, fruit, or other moist fillings shortly before serving, since they can soften the shell if left in place for too long.
Tart cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
21.6µg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B3
0.29mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.98µg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Sodium
56mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.38mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Tart cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tart cookie
To burn the 87 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 Tart cookie?
A Tart cookie is a small, tart-shaped sweet made from a buttery flour dough. Recipes vary: some are simple and crisp, while others have a shallow centre that can hold a topping or filling. It is a familiar style of homemade or bakery treat rather than one fixed recipe.
Its rich, sweet flavour and crumbly edges make it an easy companion to tea or coffee, whether served at a gathering or as an afternoon snack. It is energy-dense, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat, and it is not a notable source of protein or fibre. Choose a smaller piece if you want a lighter treat, or pair it with fresh fruit.
How Nutritious Is Tart 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 Tart 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 Tart cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tart 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
Tart cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.