Archway Home Style Cookies, Oatmeal
Whole food · Baked Products
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Archway Home Style Oatmeal Cookies are a nostalgic, thick, and chewy treat with a hearty texture from rolled oats and a sweet, buttery, brown-sugar flavor profile. Each cookie delivers a satisfying, dense bite that's less crisp and more cake-like than many store-bought varieties. Nutritionally, they are a significant source of quick energy from carbohydrates and sugar, with a modest amount of fiber from the oats.
Calorie split: 5% protein · 65% carbs · 30% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love these cookies for their classic, comforting taste that recalls homemade baking, with a satisfyingly chewy texture and rich, sweet flavor. They are a versatile snack, perfect with milk, coffee, or as a simple dessert.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Due to their high sugar (34.5g/100g) and refined carbohydrate content, they can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and are not ideal for those managing diabetes or watching added sugars. To mitigate this, 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 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, portion-controlled sweet snack
- Evokes comforting, traditional home baking
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The Archway brand was founded in 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, and its name was inspired by the archway in the founder's kitchen doorway where the first batches were baked.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 10.3 g |
| Energy | 421 kcal |
| Energy | 1763 kj |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.1 g |
| Ash | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 35.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium, K | 219 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 394 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Folate, total | 54.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 54.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 3.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg |
FAQ
Are Archway Oatmeal Cookies made with whole oats?
Yes, they contain rolled oats, which are a whole grain. However, the cookie is still high in added sugar and refined flour, so it's considered a treat rather than a health food.
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.
Do they contain common allergens?
Yes, typical ingredients include wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, and may contain soy. Always check the specific product label for the most accurate allergen information.
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 4.21 kcal/g · 5% calories from protein · 2.9 g fiber · 34.5 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: 1.80 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.