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Gingerbread Cookie Calories
Traditional sweet cookie flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Gingerbread Cookie (30 g) has 117 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.5 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Gingerbread Cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
117
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% 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 76% · Protein 4% · Fat 20%
Gingerbread Cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.3 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 Gingerbread Cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 351 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gingerbread Cookie
How do you make gingerbread cookies?
Gingerbread cookies are made by mixing flour, butter, sugar, egg, and warming spices into a dough, then rolling it out and cutting shapes. Bake the cutouts until set, let them cool, and decorate with icing if you like.
Why do gingerbread cookies spread or lose their shape in the oven?
Gingerbread cookies usually spread when the dough is too warm or the butter is very soft. Chill the cutouts before baking, and leave space between them on the baking sheet so their edges do not run together.
Why are my gingerbread cookies hard?
Gingerbread cookies often turn hard because they have been baked too long. They may still feel slightly soft in the center when you take them out; they firm up as they cool, so remove them before they become deeply browned.
How do you decorate gingerbread cookies?
Gingerbread cookies are commonly decorated with thick royal icing. Pipe faces, buttons, and clothing details onto completely cooled cookies, then let the icing dry before stacking or packing them to keep the designs from smudging.
What spices go in gingerbread cookies?
Ginger gives gingerbread cookies their defining flavor, while cinnamon and cloves add warmth. Recipes may also include nutmeg or allspice, but those extra spices are usually kept subtle so they do not overpower the ginger.
How should you store gingerbread cookies, and how long do they last?
Store gingerbread cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once they have cooled completely. They stay enjoyable for several days; keep them away from moist foods, which can soften the cookies and blur icing decorations.
Can you freeze gingerbread cookies?
Yes, gingerbread cookies freeze well. Cool them completely and freeze undecorated cookies in an airtight container; add icing after they thaw so the designs stay neat. You can also freeze the dough and thaw it before rolling and cutting.
What is the difference between gingerbread cookies and gingersnaps?
Gingerbread cookies are often rolled and cut into shapes, while gingersnaps are typically round and baked until crisp. Both use ginger and may share other spices, but their texture and customary shape are different.
Why are gingerbread cookies shaped like people?
Gingerbread cookies shaped like people come from the tradition of cutting ginger-spiced dough into human forms. The familiar figure is especially associated with holiday baking, and icing adds recognizable faces, buttons, and clothes.
What should you serve with gingerbread cookies?
Gingerbread cookies pair well with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. Their ginger, cinnamon, and clove flavor is especially comforting alongside an unsweetened drink, which balances the cookie’s sweetness.
Gingerbread Cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.45mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Gingerbread Cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Gingerbread Cookie
To burn the 117 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 Gingerbread Cookie?
A gingerbread cookie is a sweet, spiced bake made with ginger and often cinnamon and cloves. The familiar person-shaped version is associated with European baking traditions and is especially popular around Christmas, when cookies are cut into shapes and decorated.
It can be crisp at the edges or softer through the middle, with a warm, fragrant spice flavour. In many places it is served as a festive treat with tea or coffee, or shared as part of holiday baking. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet: a 100 g portion contains 75 g of carbohydrate. For a lighter snack, enjoy one medium cookie rather than several, or pair it with unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread Cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Gingerbread Cookie Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Gingerbread Cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.81g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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