Know what’s on your plate
Fortune cookies
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 378 kcal —
- Protein 4.2 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 82 g 30%
- Fat 2.7 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 45 g —
- Sodium 31 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 2 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.03 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.8 mg 12%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 66 µg 17%
- Vitamin B12 0.01 µg 0%
- Choline 6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 35 mg 3%
- Potassium 41 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.17 mg 2%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 2.9 µg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 378 | 4.2 g | 82 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 107 | 1.2 g | 23 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × cookie | 8 g | 30 | 0.3 g | 6.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 214 | 2.4 g | 47 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 54 | 0.6 g | 12 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 321 | 3.6 g | 70 g | 2.3 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 429 | 4.8 g | 93 g | 3.1 g |
Questions about Fortune cookies
How many fortune cookies is a typical portion?
One cookie is a small treat, weighing about 8 g. A 28 g portion is roughly three or four cookies.
How are fortune cookies made?
A thin, sweet batter is baked into flat rounds; while each round is still warm and pliable, a paper message is tucked inside and the biscuit is folded over the rim of a glass. They set crisp as they cool, so the folding has to be done quickly.
How do you keep fortune cookies crisp?
Keep them in an airtight tin or sealed container at room temperature, away from steam and damp air. If they have gone slightly soft, warm them in a 150 °C oven for 3–5 minutes, then let them cool completely before sealing them away.
Are fortune cookies Chinese?
They are strongly associated with Chinese restaurants, but the modern fortune cookie developed in the United States, drawing on earlier Japanese folded biscuits. They are not a traditional Chinese dessert.
What do you serve with fortune cookies?
They are usually offered at the end of a meal, alongside tea or after dishes such as chow mein or fried rice. Their crisp sweetness also works with fresh fruit or a small scoop of ice cream.
Can you make fortune cookies at home?
Yes. Spread small circles of thin batter on a lined baking tray and bake at about 180 °C until the edges turn golden, usually 6–8 minutes. Fold each biscuit straight from the oven while it is still hot; once it cools, it will crack rather than bend.
Do fortune cookies contain gluten?
Most are made with wheat flour, so they contain gluten. Recipes and packaged versions can differ, so check the ingredient list if you need to avoid it.
Can you eat the paper inside a fortune cookie?
No—the message is printed on paper and is meant to be removed and read, not eaten. Open the biscuit carefully and take the slip out before eating.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172722 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
