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A cookie made with turmeric, typically containing butter, flour, and sugar.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Turmeric cookie (25 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.3 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
120
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
16.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.5g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 4% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 10 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 192 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
Turmeric gives turmeric cookies their golden colour and a gently earthy, peppery note. In a modest amount it complements sweet, buttery dough rather than making the cookies taste savoury; too much can leave a strong, bitter aftertaste.
For soft turmeric cookies, take them out when the edges are set but the centres still look slightly tender. They continue to firm up as they cool. Overbaking dries them out, while storing them in an airtight container helps retain their texture.
No, turmeric cookies do not usually taste like curry. Turmeric adds an earthy aroma, but sweet ingredients and familiar baking flavours such as vanilla or cinnamon keep the cookies tasting like a spiced biscuit rather than a savoury dish.
Yes, finely grated fresh turmeric can be used in turmeric cookies. It has more moisture and a fresher, sharper flavour than ground turmeric, so start with a small amount and adjust the flour if the dough becomes too soft to shape.
Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and vanilla pair well with turmeric cookies. They round out turmeric’s earthy flavour with warmer, sweeter aromas; add them sparingly so they complement rather than overwhelm the buttery cookie dough.
Turmeric cookies can turn bitter if you add too much turmeric or bake them until they brown heavily. Measure the spice carefully and remove the cookies once the edges are set; they will continue to cook slightly on the hot tray.
Yes, turmeric cookies can be made with a baking-friendly plant-based fat instead of butter. Choose a firm substitute rather than a very watery spread, since excess moisture can make the dough difficult to shape and change the finished texture.
Chilling turmeric cookie dough is useful when it feels sticky or contains soft butter. A short rest firms the dough and helps the cookies keep their shape in the oven; let very firm dough soften slightly before rolling or cutting it.
Store turmeric cookies in an airtight container at room temperature after they have cooled completely. Keeping them away from heat and moisture helps preserve their texture; sealing them while warm can trap steam and make them soft.
Yes, baked turmeric cookies freeze well when sealed in a freezer-safe container. Separate layers with baking paper to stop them sticking together, then thaw them at room temperature; you can briefly warm them in the oven if you prefer a freshly baked texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.38mg · 3% DV
B12
0.05µg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.63µg · 2% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
1.25µg · 2% DV
Sodium
45mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.3mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Turmeric cookie is a sweet baked biscuit made with a flour-based dough, commonly including butter and sugar, with turmeric mixed in for its golden colour and gently earthy, warm flavour. It does not belong to one widely recognised regional tradition; recipes vary, and home bakers may adapt a familiar cookie dough with the spice.
The flavour is usually mild rather than savoury, making these cookies an easy companion to tea or coffee. They work well as an everyday snack or as part of a small biscuit assortment. Nutritionally, they are mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat; a 100 g portion provides 480 calories. For a lighter serving, offer one small cookie with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than serving several at once.
Low
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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.
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
— 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
SATURATED
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.