Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, higher fat, enriched
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is the quintessential, soft-baked chocolate chip cookie—a golden, buttery disc studded with semi-sweet chocolate morsels. Its texture is a perfect balance of a slightly crisp edge and a chewy, tender center. Nutritionally, it's a dense energy source, packing nearly 500 calories per 100g, primarily from refined carbohydrates and fats.
💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the iconic, comforting flavor of butter, vanilla, and chocolate that triggers nostalgia and happiness. Its perfect portability makes it a beloved snack for any occasion, from lunchboxes to coffee breaks.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar and refined carb content can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and subsequent energy crashes. To counteract this, pair a single cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or Greek yogurt) to slow digestion and stabilize blood sugar. Be mindful of portion size, as the calorie density makes it easy to overconsume.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Provides some dietary iron from enriched flour
- Contains small amounts of antioxidants from chocolate
- Offers a comforting, mood-boosting treat
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The chocolate chip cookie was invented by accident in 1938 when Ruth Graves Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn, chopped up a Nestlé chocolate bar expecting it to melt into the dough, creating the first chocolate chip cookie.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 3.6 g |
| Energy | 492 kcal |
| Energy | 2060 kj |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.7 g |
| Ash | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g |
| Sucrose | 31.3 g |
| Glucose | 1.2 g |
| Fructose | 0.39 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 28.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 5.6 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 41.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 109 mg |
| Potassium, K | 171 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 311 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.72 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.32 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.62 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 3.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 72.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 29.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 43.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 92.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 10.5 mg |
| Betaine | 16.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.03 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.28 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 9.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 2.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.07 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.61 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 33.7 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.1 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 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.3 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 7.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 7.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.88 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.84 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.68 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.61 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.61 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.07 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.07 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.08 g |
| Threonine | 0.14 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.15 g |
| Leucine | 0.29 g |
| Lysine | 0.07 g |
| Methionine | 0.02 g |
| Cystine | 0.10 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.08 g |
| Valine | 0.20 g |
| Arginine | 0.16 g |
| Histidine | 0.08 g |
| Alanine | 0.16 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.25 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.17 g |
| Proline | 0.39 g |
| Serine | 0.21 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 11.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 83.0 mg |
FAQ
Why are these cookies higher in fat?
The 'higher fat' designation typically means the recipe uses a greater ratio of butter or shortening to flour, resulting in a richer flavor, a more tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a softer, chewier center compared to leaner cookie recipes.
What does 'enriched' mean in the ingredients?
It means the refined wheat flour has had certain nutrients lost during processing (like iron and B vitamins) added back in. This is a standard practice for commercial white flour products.
How does this compare to a homemade cookie?
Commercial versions often contain preservatives, emulsifiers, and more consistent fats (like palm oil) for shelf stability and uniform texture. Homemade cookies typically use real butter, have no preservatives, and can vary more in texture and flavor.