Cookie, chocolate sandwich
Common food
A classic chocolate sandwich cookie features two dark, cocoa-based wafers with a sweet, creamy filling. The texture is a satisfying crunch giving way to a smooth, sugary center. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, with nearly half its calories coming from sugar and fat.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 60% carbs · 36% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the iconic contrast between the crisp, slightly bitter chocolate cookie and the sweet, vanilla-like cream filling. Its portability and nostalgic appeal make it a go-to snack for a quick comfort food fix.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carbohydrate content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. It's also a common source of allergens like wheat, soy, and milk. To mitigate, 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 a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Offers a small amount of dietary fiber
- Contains trace amounts of minerals like iron from the cocoa
- Can serve as a convenient, portion-controlled sweet treat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'Oreo' cookie, the world's best-selling sandwich cookie, was first sold in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (now Nabisco) in a grocery store in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.1 g |
| Energy | 464 kcal |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 71.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 12.1 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 47.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 93.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 234 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 388 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.74 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.33 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.20 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 61.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 58.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 3.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 102 ug |
| Choline, total | 19.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 27.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 5.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 184 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.86 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.30 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Chocolate, Ready Crust — USDA does not publish this profile for Cookie.
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.20 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.38 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.07 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.28 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 g |
| Valine | 0.32 g |
| Arginine | 0.29 g |
| Histidine | 0.11 g |
| Alanine | 0.24 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.45 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.24 g |
| Proline | 0.42 g |
| Serine | 0.26 g |
FAQ
Are chocolate sandwich cookies vegan?
Most traditional brands contain milk-derived ingredients in the cream filling and sometimes in the cookie, making them non-vegan. However, some specialty brands offer vegan versions using plant-based fats and sweeteners.
How can I use them in baking?
They are famously crushed to make a no-bake pie or cheesecake crust. The cookies can also be folded into ice cream, blended into milkshakes, or used as a decorative element on cupcakes.
Do they contain caffeine?
Yes, the cocoa in the cookie wafers contains a small amount of caffeine, typically around 1-2 mg per cookie, which is significantly less than a cup of coffee.
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 4.64 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.9 g fiber · 40.7 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)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.66 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.