Archway Home Style Cookies, Date Filled Oatmeal
Whole food · Baked Products
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Archway Home Style Cookies, Date Filled Oatmeal, are a classic, chewy oatmeal cookie with a sweet, jammy date filling. The texture is a delightful contrast between the hearty, oaty exterior and the smooth, caramel-like center. Nutritionally, they are a calorie-dense treat, with a high carbohydrate and sugar content per 100g.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 68% carbs · 27% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love these cookies for their perfect balance of textures—the chewy oatmeal cookie and the sweet, sticky date filling create a satisfying, comforting bite that feels like a homemade treat.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes. To counteract this, pair one cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick) to slow digestion, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some dietary fiber from oats
- Offers a small amount of plant-based protein
- A convenient, shelf-stable sweet snack
- Evokes a sense of nostalgic comfort food
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Archway Cookies was founded in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, and the name was inspired by the Archway on Woodward Avenue, a famous city landmark.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 13.5 g |
| Energy | 400 kcal |
| Energy | 1673 kj |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.1 g |
| Ash | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 28.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 331 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.28 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 2.0 mg |
| Folate, total | 56.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 56.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 3.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg |
FAQ
Are these cookies considered a healthy snack?
No, they are a treat food. Per 100g, they contain 400 calories and over 34g of sugar, making them high in energy and added sugars.
What is the main source of the filling?
The primary ingredient in the filling is dates, which are naturally sweet and provide the characteristic caramel-like flavor and sticky texture.
Do they contain common allergens?
Yes, typical ingredients include wheat (gluten), oats, and may contain traces of nuts or dairy, depending on the manufacturing facility.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.00 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 2.1 g fiber · 34.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 2.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.