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Ladyfinger cookie
Calories & nutrition facts
with lemon juice and rind
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 365 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 59 g 21%
- Fat 9.1 g 12%
- Saturated fat 3.1 g 15%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 25 g —
- Sodium 147 mg 6%
- Cholesterol 221 mg 74%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3.7 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0.6 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.63 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.28 mg 24%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 60 µg 15%
- Vitamin B12 0.75 µg 31%
- Choline 92 mg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 47 mg 4%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 173 mg 14%
- Potassium 113 mg 2%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.24 mg 10%
- Selenium 21.1 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 | 11 g | 59 g | 9.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 103 | 3 g | 17 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 × anisette sponge (4" x 1-1/8" x 7/8") | 13 g | 47 | 1.4 g | 7.6 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × breakfast treat (approx 4" x 2" x 7/8") | 24 g | 88 | 2.5 g | 14 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 × ladyfinger | 11 g | 40 | 1.2 g | 6.5 g | 1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 207 | 6 g | 33 g | 5.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 52 | 1.5 g | 8.3 g | 1.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 310 | 9 g | 50 g | 7.7 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 414 | 12 g | 67 g | 10 g |
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Questions about Ladyfinger cookie
How do you stop ladyfinger cookies going soggy in tiramisu?
Dip each cookie briefly in cooled coffee—about a second per side—then lift it out before the centre softens. Arrange them in a single layer and let the mascarpone mixture provide moisture as the tiramisu chills.
What can you make with ladyfinger cookies besides tiramisu?
Layer them with fruit and custard for a trifle, or use them as a base for an icebox cake with cream and berries. They also make a quick crunchy topping when crumbled over yoghurt or stewed fruit.
How should you store ladyfinger cookies once the packet is open?
Keep them in an airtight tin or sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard; moisture quickly makes them soft. If they have softened, spread them on a baking tray and crisp them in a low oven at about 120 °C for 5–10 minutes, then cool completely.
What can you use instead of ladyfinger cookies in tiramisu?
Use plain sponge cake cut into fingers, or slices of a firm sponge cake; both absorb coffee, but more quickly than dry ladyfingers. Dip briefly and avoid soft, iced cakes, which can collapse under the filling.
Are ladyfinger cookies the same as sponge fingers?
They are commonly the same kind of light, finger-shaped sponge biscuit, often sold as sponge fingers or savoiardi. Some versions are drier and crisper than others, which affects how quickly they soak up coffee.
How many ladyfinger cookies make a typical portion?
One cookie is about 11 g and provides 40 kcal; a few are easy to eat while assembling a dessert, so portion them onto a plate rather than snacking from the packet.
Can you freeze ladyfinger cookies?
Yes. Seal them well in a freezer bag or airtight container so they do not take on odours or moisture, and thaw them in the unopened container; use them soon after thawing to preserve their crisp texture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174959 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
