Calories in Espresso Cookie

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (43.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 169.9
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 24.9 mg
  • Sodium 289.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 24.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 14.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 169.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (43.0g)), Espresso Cookie is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 24.0g per serving (57.5% of calories), of which 14.0g are sugars.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Unbleached Flour (hard Red Winter Wheat, Absorbic Acid, Enrichments), Brown Sugar, Unsalted Butter (cream), Semisweet Chocolate Chips (sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Dextrose), Fresh Whole Egg, Evaporated Cane Sugar, Ground Coffee, Moisturlok (made from Fruit Juice & Grain), Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Pure Vanilla Extract, Baking Powder, Sea Salt, Baking Soda.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Espresso Cookie. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Espresso Cookie contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories169.9 kcal8.5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat4.5 g23%
Cholesterol24.9 mg8%
Sodium289.8 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate24.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Total Sugars14.0 g28%
Protein2.0 g4%
Calcium20.2 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Espresso Cookie accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 57.5% of the calories.

Fat 37.7%
Carbs 57.5%
Fat 37.7% Carbs 57.5% Protein 4.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 169.9 calories in Espresso Cookie? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.7 min
Kayaking 24.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Espresso Cookie

Is Espresso Cookie good for weight loss?

These cookies are calorie-dense at 170 calories per 43g serving, making them challenging for weight loss goals. With 14g of sugar and minimal fiber (1g), they won't keep you satisfied for long, which can make portion control difficult.

Is Espresso Cookie suitable for people with lactose intolerance?

These cookies should be safe for you—the recipe uses unsalted butter in small amounts within a baked good, which typically contains minimal lactose, and there are no milk products listed in the ingredients.

Is Espresso Cookie gluten-free?

No, these cookies contain unbleached wheat flour as the primary ingredient, so they are not gluten-free.

What diets does Espresso Cookie suit?

They're suitable for vegetarian diets but not vegan (due to butter and egg). Because of the wheat flour, they won't work for gluten-free or celiac diets. They're not ideal for low-sugar, low-carb, or strict weight-loss diets.

What should I watch out for with Espresso Cookie?

The sugar content is quite high at 14g per cookie, representing over half the carbohydrates in this treat. If you're monitoring sodium or saturated fat intake, the 290mg sodium and 4.5g saturated fat per serving are worth noting.

Nutrition Q&A answers are based on USDA nutritional data and are for general informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice.

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