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Butter cookie Calories
Buttery sweet biscuit
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
4 piece (medium) of Butter cookie (32 g) has 150 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.8 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Butter cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 32 g
150
KCAL / 32G
Carbs
21.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 5% · Fat 37%
Butter cookie nutrition facts table · 4 piece (medium) (32 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.91 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 4 Pieces of Butter cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece (medium) | 32 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 8 g | 38 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 16 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 141 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 48 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 282 kcal |
| 10 piece (extra large) | 80 g | 376 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 150 g | 705 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter cookie
What are butter cookies made of?
Butter cookies are typically made with butter, sugar, flour and often eggs. The dough is shaped or piped and baked until lightly golden; the balance of ingredients and baking time gives them their characteristic rich, crisp texture.
What is the difference between butter cookies and shortbread?
Butter cookies are generally sweeter and their dough is soft enough to pipe or shape in many ways. Shortbread usually has a simpler, richer crumbly texture and is often made without eggs, though recipes for both vary.
Why do butter cookies spread in the oven?
Butter cookies spread when the butter melts before the dough sets. Very soft butter, warm dough or excess sugar can make spreading worse; chilling shaped cookies before baking helps them hold their form.
How should you store butter cookies?
Store butter cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Warm cookies trap steam and lose their crispness, while moisture can make stored cookies soft.
Can you freeze butter cookie dough?
Yes, butter cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it first if convenient, wrap it airtight, and thaw it in the refrigerator before baking. Avoid refreezing dough once thawed, as repeated temperature changes can affect its texture.
Can you make butter cookies without a piping bag?
Yes, a piping bag is optional for butter cookies. Roll the dough into a log and slice it, or shape small portions by hand; keeping the pieces similar in thickness helps them bake evenly.
Why are my butter cookies crumbly?
Butter cookies can turn crumbly if the dough has too much flour or is mixed until dry. Measure flour carefully and stop mixing once the dough comes together; chilling can make it easier to handle without adding extra flour.
Can you make butter cookies without eggs?
Yes, you can make egg-free butter cookies by using a recipe designed for that substitution. Simply leaving eggs out of a standard recipe may make the dough too dry or affect how well the cookies hold their shape.
Are butter cookies Danish?
Some butter cookies are sold as Danish-style cookies, but butter cookies are not all Danish. The name can describe a style of rich, crisp biscuit, and recipes and origins vary; the tin or shape alone does not establish where a cookie was made.
Are butter cookies good with coffee?
Yes, butter cookies pair well with coffee. Their sweet, buttery flavor complements black coffee and espresso, and they are also commonly served with tea. Let freshly baked cookies cool first so they keep their crisp bite.
Butter cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B3
0.83mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
44.8µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.84µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.77mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
Butter cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter cookie
To burn the 150 calories in 4 piece (medium) (32 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 Butter cookie?
A butter cookie is a sweet baked biscuit made mainly with flour, butter and sugar. The dough is shaped into individual pieces before baking, and the name can cover both simple home-baked cookies and bakery versions.
It has a buttery aroma and a crisp, crumbly bite, making it an easy companion to tea or coffee. In many places it is served as an everyday snack or alongside a hot drink, rather than as a dessert course. It is energy-dense and provides mostly carbohydrates and fat; a 32 g serving has about 150 calories. Enjoy it in a small portion, or pair it with fruit for a more rounded snack.
How Nutritious Is Butter 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 Butter 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 Butter cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter 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
Butter cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.91g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.