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Vanilla American Cookie Calories
Sweet cookie high in sugar and fat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Vanilla American Cookie (30 g) has 146 calories. That works out to 486 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.5 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Vanilla American Cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
146
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
20.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% 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 56% · Protein 5% · Fat 39%
Vanilla American Cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 Vanilla American Cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 18 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 219 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 292 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 65 g | 316 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 90 g | 437 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 486 kcal |
Calculated from 486 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanilla American Cookie
What is a Vanilla American Cookie?
A Vanilla American Cookie is a sweet, typically round cookie made with flour, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. It may be served plain or with add-ins such as chocolate chips, and often has a soft, chewy centre.
How do you make a Vanilla American Cookie?
You make a Vanilla American Cookie by creaming butter and sugar, mixing in egg and vanilla, then adding flour to form a dough. Portion the dough onto a baking tray with space between pieces and bake until the edges are set.
Why did my Vanilla American Cookie spread too much?
A Vanilla American Cookie spreads too much when its dough is warm, the butter is overly soft, or the flour is undermeasured. Chill the portioned dough before baking, use a cool tray, and measure the flour accurately.
How do you keep a Vanilla American Cookie soft and chewy?
For a soft, chewy Vanilla American Cookie, take it out when the edges look set but the centre still appears slightly soft. It will firm up as it cools. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to slow them drying out.
Can you freeze Vanilla American Cookie dough?
Yes, Vanilla American Cookie dough freezes well when portioned and sealed in a freezer-safe container or bag. Bake the portions from frozen, allowing extra time if needed, and check that the edges are set before removing them.
What is the difference between a Vanilla American Cookie and a sugar cookie?
A Vanilla American Cookie is usually thicker and chewier, with a dough that spreads during baking. Sugar cookies are often made to hold their shape for cutting or decorating and can have a firmer, more uniform texture.
Can you make Vanilla American Cookies without chocolate chips?
Yes, Vanilla American Cookies can be baked plain; chocolate chips are an optional addition, not an essential ingredient. You can leave them out or replace them with chopped nuts or dried fruit, keeping the total additions modest so the cookies hold together.
What kind of vanilla works best in a Vanilla American Cookie?
Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste both work well in a Vanilla American Cookie and give a clear vanilla flavour. Vanilla powder or vanillin can also be used; follow the product’s directions because the amount needed varies.
How should you store Vanilla American Cookies?
Store Vanilla American Cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keeping crisp cookies separate from soft ones helps preserve their textures, since moisture from chewy cookies can make crisp ones lose their crunch.
Are Vanilla American Cookies good for weight loss?
Vanilla American Cookies are not especially filling for their size and contain substantial sugar and fat, so they may be difficult to fit into a weight-loss plan as a frequent snack. A smaller portion can make them easier to enjoy occasionally.
Vanilla American Cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Folate
22.8µg · 6% DV
B3
0.81mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.9µg · 7% DV
Sodium
111mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
32mg · 1% DV
Vanilla American Cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Vanilla American Cookie
To burn the 146 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Vanilla American Cookie?
A vanilla American cookie is a generously sized, American-style biscuit made with flour, sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Depending on the recipe and baking time, it may be lightly crisp at the edges with a soft, chewy centre, or more evenly crisp. Vanilla gives it a warm, sweet aroma that works well with its buttery flavour.
It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert with coffee or a glass of milk; in other places, it also makes an easy treat to share over tea. It is high in sugar and fat and provides little fibre, with 486 kcal per 100 g. For a less-heavy snack, have one cookie with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than pairing it with another sweet.
How Nutritious Is Vanilla American 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 Vanilla American 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 Vanilla American Cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Vanilla American 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
Vanilla American Cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 61.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (61.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.