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Ginger cookie
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 452 kcal —
- Protein 5.4 g 11%
- Carbohydrate 73 g 26%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 4 g 20%
- Fibre 2 g 7%
- Sugars 31 g —
- Sodium 283 mg 12%
- Cholesterol 5.4 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.38 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.97 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 18.4 µg 15%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.27 mg 23%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.29 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 3.4 mg 21%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.38 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 148 µg 37%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 8.8 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 41.4 mg 3%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 23.4 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 77.1 mg 6%
- Potassium 196 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.46 mg 4%
- Copper 0.11 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.66 mg 29%
- Selenium 4.2 µg 8%
Similar foods
- Gingersnap cookie416 kcal / 100 g
- Ginger flavoured sweet biscuitcommercial424 kcal / 100 g
- Gingerbread biscuitindustrial419 kcal / 100 g
- Gingernut biscuit418 kcal / 100 g
- Sugar cookiecommercial464 kcal / 100 g
- Ginger nut biscuitginger nuts443 kcal / 100 g
- Butter cookiecommercial467 kcal / 100 g
- Gingerbread cake biscuits403 kcal / 100 g
- Gingersnaps423 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter cookiecommercial473 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ginger cookie
How is a ginger cookie different from a ginger nut biscuit?
“Ginger cookie” is a broad name, while ginger nut usually means a firm, crunchy British biscuit with a pronounced ginger flavour. Ginger nuts have about 443 kcal per 100 g, close to 452 kcal in ginger cookies.
How do you keep ginger cookies crisp?
Let them cool completely on a rack, then store them in an airtight tin at room temperature. If they soften, spread them on a baking tray and warm them at 150 °C for 5–8 minutes, then cool fully before storing again.
Can you freeze ginger cookie dough?
Yes. Shape the dough into a flat disc or portion it into balls, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge before rolling, or bake frozen dough balls with a few extra minutes in the oven.
What goes well with ginger cookies?
Their warm spice pairs especially well with tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Crumble them over vanilla ice cream or use them as the base for a cheesecake; the spice also works with pear and apple desserts.
Can you use ginger cookies instead of ginger nut biscuits in a recipe?
Usually, yes: both can be crushed for cheesecake bases or dessert toppings. Ginger cookies may be softer or less spicy, so add a little ground ginger if the recipe relies on the sharper flavour of ginger nuts.
How many ginger cookies make a sensible snack?
One or two medium cookies make a straightforward snack portion; their size and recipe vary, so a weighed portion is more precise. For a typical 30 g portion, the energy is 136 kcal.
Do ginger cookies contain real ginger?
Not always. Some recipes use ground ginger, while others rely partly or entirely on ginger flavouring; check the ingredient list if you want ginger itself. Ground ginger gives a warm, even flavour, while finely grated fresh ginger adds moisture and a brighter bite.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3825 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
