Calories in Butter Pecan Cookies

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (29.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 140.1
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol 20.0 mg
  • Sodium 160.1 mg
  • Potassium 2.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 15.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 7.0 g
  • Protein 1.0 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 4.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 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

Butter Pecan Cookies contains 140.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (29.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (8.0g, 52.9% of calories), including 3.5g of saturated fat.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat

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

📝 Ingredients

Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin and Folic Acid), Salted Butter (sweet Cream and Salt), Cane Sugar, Pecans, Eggs, Dark Brown Sugar (cane Sugar and Cane Syrup), Butter Flavor, Salt, and Baking Soda.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

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📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories140.1 kcal7%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat3.5 g18%
Cholesterol20.0 mg7%
Sodium160.1 mg7%
Total Carbohydrate15.0 g5%
Total Sugars7.0 g14%
Protein1.0 g2%
Calcium4.1 mg0%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium2.9 mg0%

* 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

Butter Pecan Cookies accounts for 7% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 52.9% of the calories.

Fat 52.9%
Carbs 44.1%
Fat 52.9% Carbs 44.1% Protein 2.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 140.1 calories in Butter Pecan Cookies? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 10.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 24.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 15.3 min
HIIT 13.0 min
Baseball 26.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

💬 Nutrition Q&A: Butter Pecan Cookies

Is Butter Pecan Cookies good for weight loss?

These cookies are calorie-dense at 140 calories per small 29g serving, with limited protein (1g) to keep you satisfied. The high sugar content (7g) and low nutritional value make them better as an occasional treat than a regular weight-loss snack.

Is Butter Pecan Cookies a good snack for kids?

Yes, these are a reasonable treat for kids in moderation. They're bite-sized, familiar-tasting, and contain whole food ingredients like pecans and eggs, though the sugar content means they're best saved for occasional snacking rather than daily consumption.

Is Butter Pecan Cookies gluten-free?

No—the cookies contain enriched wheat flour as the primary ingredient.

What diets does Butter Pecan Cookies suit?

Butter pecan cookies work for omnivore and vegetarian diets. They're not suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diets due to wheat flour, butter, and eggs.

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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