Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with extra creme filling
Whole food · Baked Products
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This is a double-layered cookie where two chocolate-flavored wafers sandwich a thick, sweet creme filling. The texture is a satisfying crunch giving way to a smooth, sugary paste. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, with a single 100g serving providing nearly 500 calories, mostly from carbohydrates and fats.
Calorie split: 3% protein · 53% carbs · 43% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for the iconic sweet, slightly bitter chocolate and vanilla creme flavor combination, and the satisfying textural contrast. It's a nostalgic comfort food and a versatile snack, perfect with milk, coffee, or on its own.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (46g per 100g) can lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes. It's also calorie-dense with low nutritional value beyond energy. To counteract, pair a single cookie with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or yogurt) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy
- Convenient and portable snack
- Offers a familiar, comforting taste
- Widely available and affordable
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The design of the creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookie was originally created to survive being dunked in milk without falling apart.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.6 g |
| Energy | 497 kcal |
| Energy | 2081 kj |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.5 g |
| Ash | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g |
| Sucrose | 44.5 g |
| Glucose | 1.1 g |
| Fructose | 0.36 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 20.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 7.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 69.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 137 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 351 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.78 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.50 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 46.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 34.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 12.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 69.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.02 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 | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 3.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 12.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 3.3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 6.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 190 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 16.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 16.0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 8.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.75 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.05 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 |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 7.7 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 7.7 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.75 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 11.0 mg |
| Campesterol | 13.0 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol | 34.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Cookies, animal crackers (includes arrowroot, tea biscuits) — USDA does not publish this profile for Cookies.
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.26 g |
| Leucine | 0.47 g |
| Lysine | 0.24 g |
| Methionine | 0.12 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.20 g |
| Valine | 0.30 g |
| Arginine | 0.26 g |
| Histidine | 0.14 g |
| Alanine | 0.21 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.3 g |
| Glycine | 0.23 g |
| Proline | 0.76 g |
| Serine | 0.36 g |
FAQ
Is this cookie a good source of protein?
No, with only 4.33g of protein per 100g, it is not a significant protein source. Its primary macronutrients are carbohydrates (from sugar and flour) and fats.
Can it be part of a balanced diet?
Yes, when consumed occasionally and in moderation. The key is portion control—enjoying one or two cookies as a treat rather than a staple food.
What is the main allergen in this product?
It typically contains wheat (gluten), soy, and may contain milk or traces of peanuts and tree nuts, depending on the brand's manufacturing process.
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 4.97 kcal/g · 3% calories from protein · 2.7 g fiber · 46.0 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: 2.56 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.