Archway Home Style Cookies, Dutch Cocoa
Whole food · Baked Products
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Archway Home Style Cookies, Dutch Cocoa are classic, soft-baked chocolate cookies with a rich, dark cocoa flavor and a tender, slightly chewy texture. They are a nostalgic treat, offering a comforting chocolate hit with a notable 35g of sugar per 100g, making them a high-energy, indulgent snack.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 64% carbs · 31% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love these cookies for their authentic, deep Dutch cocoa flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that evokes home baking nostalgia. They are a versatile treat, perfect with milk, coffee, or as a simple dessert base.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar (35.35g/100g) and refined carbohydrate content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, and the calorie density (431 kcal/100g) requires mindful portioning. To counteract, pair a single cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a glass of milk) to slow sugar absorption and increase satiety.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of dietary fiber
- Offers a source of plant-based protein
- Classic comfort food for emotional satisfaction
- Convenient, pre-portioned snack format
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Dutch' in Dutch Cocoa refers to the Dutch processing method (alkalization) used for the cocoa powder, which neutralizes its natural acidity, darkens its color, and creates a smoother, more mellow chocolate flavor.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 9.3 g |
| Energy | 431 kcal |
| Energy | 1802 kj |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.0 g |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 69.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 3.4 mg |
| Potassium, K | 239 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 384 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 2.2 mg |
| Folate, total | 63.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 63.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 14.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.9 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 4.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg |
FAQ
What makes these cookies 'Dutch' style?
The 'Dutch' refers to the Dutch-process cocoa powder used in the recipe. This cocoa is treated with an alkali to reduce acidity, resulting in a darker color and a richer, smoother, less bitter chocolate flavor compared to natural cocoa powder.
Are these cookies a good source of fiber?
At 2.6g of fiber per 100g, they provide a modest amount, but they are not considered a high-fiber food. The primary nutritional contribution is from carbohydrates and sugars.
How should I store them to keep them soft?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. To maintain softness, you can add a slice of bread to the container; the cookies will absorb moisture from the bread. Avoid refrigeration, which can dry them out.
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 4.31 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.6 g fiber · 35.4 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: 1.61 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.