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Butter cookie nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched
Article author photo Elen Khachatrian by Elen Khachatrian | Last updated on September 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Butter cookie

Butter Cookie Calories

Calories per 100g

One hundred grams of butter cookie contains 467 calories. The main ingredients that make up the calories are butter and sugar. Butter cookie contains 68.1 g carbs. This makes butter cookies a high-calorie food. 

It is a low-volume and high-calorie food. 

Macronutrients chart

7% 19% 68% 5% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.7 g of 50 g
1.7 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 8%
5.3 g of 65 g
5.3 g (8% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.5 g of 300 g
19.5 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.3 g of 2,000 g
1.3 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.5 g
0.5 g

Calories per serving size

One 100 gram of butter cookie provides 467 calories; however, one cookie (5 grams) usually provides only 23.35 calories accordingly.

Calories per ingredient

In this column, nutritionist sub-recipes are presented for 1 cup:

IngredientCalories
flour40
butter44.8
sugar35

Comparison

Butter cookies have more calories than fortune cookies and less chocolate chip cookies.

Compared to shortbread, butter cookie contains fewer carbs, so it has fewer calories.

We compared butter cookies to all foods in our database and found it is in the top 9% of foods high in calories. So 91% of foods contain fewer calories than butter cookies.

FoodCalories per 100 grams
Chocolate chip cookie488
Butter cookies467
Sugar387
Fortune cookie378
Keebler Oatmeal Cookies478

Burning estimates

The table below shows the time and type of activity a person should perform to burn 23.35 calories (one butter cookie). Measured by a method called Met or Metabolic Equivalent of a Task [1][2].

 One butter cookie (5 gram) - 70kg person100 gram of butter cookie - 100kg person
Walking5 min19 min
Cycling2 min11 min
Running2 min11 min
Aerobics~1 min8 min

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  2. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Education: Nutrition & Microbiology at YSU
Last updated: September 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Top nutrition facts for Butter cookie

Butter cookie
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 55 (low)
Glycemic load 2 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 132 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 19 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cookie (5 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3.7 (acidic)
TOP 8% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 91% of foods
TOP 9% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 91% of foods
TOP 11% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 89% of foods
TOP 11% Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 89% of foods

Butter cookie calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 467
Calories in 1 oz 132 28.35 g
Calories in 1 cookie 23 5 g

Butter cookie Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
55

Butter cookie Glycemic load (GL)

2

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.5% 24% 2.4% 12% 2.8% 10% 2.9% 19% 6.3% 13%
Calcium: 25mg of 1,000mg 2.5%
Iron: 1.9mg of 8mg 24%
Magnesium: 10mg of 420mg 2.4%
Phosphorus: 87mg of 700mg 12%
Potassium: 94mg of 3,400mg 2.8%
Sodium: 240mg of 2,300mg 10%
Zinc: 0.32mg of 11mg 2.9%
Copper: 0.17mg of 1mg 19%
Manganese: 0.14mg of 2mg 6.3%
Selenium: 7.1µg of 55µg 13%

Mineral chart - relative view

0.06 mg
TOP 31%
0.63 mg
TOP 33%
80 mg
TOP 35%
8.2 mg
TOP 44%
0.05 mg
TOP 54%
2.4 µg
TOP 62%
29 mg
TOP 63%
0.11 mg
TOP 76%
3.4 mg
TOP 79%
31 mg
TOP 80%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 16% 3.3% 1.7% 0% 26% 22% 17% 8.3% 2.4% 16% 13% 1% 1.2%
Vitamin A: 140µg of 900µg 16%
Vitamin E: 0.49mg of 15mg 3.3%
Vitamin D: 0.34µg of 20µg 1.7%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.31mg of 1mg 26%
Vitamin B2: 0.28mg of 1mg 22%
Vitamin B3: 2.7mg of 16mg 17%
Vitamin B5: 0.42mg of 5mg 8.3%
Vitamin B6: 0.03mg of 1mg 2.4%
Folate: 65µg of 400µg 16%
Vitamin B12: 0.31µg of 2µg 13%
Choline: 5.5mg of 550mg 1%
Vitamin K: 1.4µg of 120µg 1.2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.09 mg
TOP 22%
0.1 mg
TOP 23%
47 µg
TOP 26%
22 µg
TOP 28%
0.11 µg
TOP 49%
0.9 mg
TOP 49%
0.1 µg
TOP 53%
0.16 mg
TOP 54%
0.14 mg
TOP 59%
0.48 µg
TOP 67%
0.01 mg
TOP 85%
1.8 mg
TOP 90%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 26% 17% 17% 15% 12% 11% 15% 15% 17%
Tryptophan: 71mg of 280mg 26%
Threonine: 183mg of 1,050mg 17%
Isoleucine: 236mg of 1,400mg 17%
Leucine: 401mg of 2,730mg 15%
Lysine: 262mg of 2,100mg 12%
Methionine: 111mg of 1,050mg 11%
Phenylalanine: 254mg of 1,750mg 15%
Valine: 268mg of 1,820mg 15%
Histidine: 116mg of 700mg 17%

Fat type information

63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: 3.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.28 g

Fiber content ratio for Butter cookie

29% 69%
Sugar: 5.7 g
Fiber: 0.23 g
Other: 14 g

All nutrients for Butter cookie per selected serving size (1 oz - 28.35g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Vitamin A 47µg 5% 26%
Calories 132kcal 7% 9% 9.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.7g 4% 57% 2.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 5.3g 8% 17% 1.8 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 19g N/A 8% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 20g 7% 11% 2.4 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 33mg 11% 9% 3.2 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.11µg 1% 49% 5.5 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 3.4mg 1% 79% 11.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 8.2mg 1% 44% 4.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 31mg 1% 80% 1.3 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.63mg 8% 33% 1.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 5.7g N/A 33% 2.3 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0.23g 1% 53% 3 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.06mg 6% 31% 1.4 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.11mg 1% 76% 16.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 29mg 4% 63% 1.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 80mg 3% 35% 1.7 times less than White breadWhite bread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1% 54% 2.5 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.05mg 2% 54%
Selenium 2.4µg 4% 62%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 9% 23% 1.4 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7% 22% 2.6 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 6% 49% 3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3% 59% 2.3 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1% 85% 3.3 times less than OatsOats
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 4% 53% 1.9 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0.48µg 0% 67% 59.8 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 22µg 5% 28% 1.2 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated fat 3.1g 16% 11% 1.9 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 1.8mg 0% 90%
Monounsaturated fat 1.6g N/A 29% 1.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g N/A 46% 48 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0% 81% 3.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.06mg 0% 82% 3.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0% 82% 3.3 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.13mg 0% 82% 5.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.09mg 0% 80% 1.5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.04mg 0% 80% 1.4 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.08mg 0% 82% 2.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.09mg 0% 82% 6.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.04mg 0% 83% 5.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Caffeine 0mg 0% 100%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 38% 62.7 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 41% 208.6 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
8.2%
Total Fat 5.3g
14%
Saturated Fat 3.1g
0
Trans Fat 0g
11%
Cholesterol 33mg
3.5%
Sodium 80mg
6.5%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
0.91%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1.7g
Vitamin D 4.5mcg 0.57%

Calcium 8.2mg 0.82%

Iron 0.63mg 7.9%

Potassium 31mg 0.93%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
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Butter cookie nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.