1 serving (30 grams) contains 150 calories, 2.0 grams of protein, 7.0 grams of fat, and 20.0 grams of carbohydrates.
Calories |
1200 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat | 56.0 g | 71% | |
Saturated Fat | 24 g | 120% | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
Cholesterol | 80.0 mg | 26% | |
Sodium | 800.0 mg | 34% | |
Total Carbohydrates | 160.0 g | 58% | |
Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 28% | |
Sugars | 96 g | ||
protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
Calcium | 80.0 mg | 6% | |
Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
Potassium | 400.0 mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Chocolate chip cookies are a beloved dessert hailing from American cuisine, first created by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s. They are made with key ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, with baking powder or soda for leavening. While delicious and versatile, they are a treat best enjoyed in moderation. These cookies are rich in carbohydrates and fats, primarily due to their sugar and butter content, making them high in calories. Unfortunately, they offer minimal essential nutrients and fiber. On the upside, dark chocolate chips can provide small amounts of antioxidants and minerals like magnesium. For a healthier option, recipes can be adjusted by using whole-grain flour, reducing sugar, or incorporating nuts for added protein and healthy fats. However, classic chocolate chip cookies remain a nostalgic indulgence enjoyed worldwide, best paired with mindfulness about portion sizes.