Cookie, peanut butter sandwich
Common food
A peanut butter sandwich cookie is a nostalgic, two-bite treat featuring a creamy or crunchy peanut butter filling sandwiched between two sweet, often vanilla or chocolate, wafers. It delivers a satisfying textural contrast between the crumbly cookie and the rich, salty-sweet filling. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense snack with a significant sugar load and a modest protein contribution from the peanut butter.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 54% carbs · 39% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore the perfect balance of sweet cookie and salty, nutty peanut butter, a flavor combination that triggers deep comfort-food nostalgia. Its compact, mess-free format makes it a beloved, easy snack for all ages.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carb content can lead to rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes. As peanut butter is a top allergen, these cookies are unsafe for those with nut allergies. To counteract, pair with a source of fiber or additional protein (like a glass of milk), practice strict portion control (stick to 1-2 cookies), and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Offers a small amount of plant-based protein from peanuts
- Convenient, shelf-stable, and portable snack
- Satisfies sweet and salty cravings simultaneously
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💡 Did you know?
The iconic Nutter Butter cookie, shaped like a peanut in its shell, was invented in 1969 and uses a special process to imprint the peanut texture onto the wafer.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.8 g |
| Energy | 478 kcal |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 53.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 49.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 188 mg |
| Potassium, K | 192 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 368 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.24 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 7.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg |
| Niacin | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.14 mg |
| Folate, total | 61.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 46.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 15.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 93.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 18.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.23 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 7.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 11.2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 11.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.11 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 peanut butter sandwich cookies a good source of protein?
While they contain some protein from peanut butter (around 2-3g per serving), they are primarily a source of carbohydrates and fat. The protein content is modest compared to the high sugar and calorie count, so they shouldn't be relied on as a primary protein source.
How do they differ from peanut butter cookies?
A peanut butter sandwich cookie is a filled product with a distinct creamy or crunchy peanut butter layer between two cookies. A traditional peanut butter cookie is a single, homogeneous dough cookie, often with a fork-crosshatch pattern, where the peanut butter is mixed throughout.
Can I find versions without high-fructose corn syrup?
Yes, many brands and especially homemade recipes use alternative sweeteners like cane sugar or honey. Checking the ingredient list for 'high-fructose corn syrup' and opting for brands that use simpler sweeteners is key.
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 4.78 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 1.9 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)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.92 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.