Calories in Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie has about 280 calories per 1 bakery cookie (57 g), or 492 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.9 g protein, 37.3 g carbs and 14.1 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Cookie, chocolate chip). Source: USDA FDC #2707909
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 bakery cookie (57 g) | 1 small cookie (16 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 280 kcal | 79 kcal |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 2.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.4 g | 37.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 24.7 g | 14.1 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 1.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 32.9 g | 18.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 177 mg | 50 mg |
About Chocolate Chip Cookie
A large bakery-style chocolate chip cookie is about 280 kcal — butter, sugar, flour and chocolate in roughly equal measure. A small packaged cookie is closer to 79.
Tip: Bakery cookies are often 3–4 inches across and count as three or four small cookies. Freeze homemade ones so one at a time is easy.
Burn off 280 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking62 min
- Running25 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in a chocolate chip cookie?+
About 280 kcal per 1 bakery cookie (57 g), or 492 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 small cookie?+
1 small cookie (16 g) is roughly 79 kcal with 0.8 g protein, 10.5 g carbs and 4 g fat.
Is a chocolate chip cookie high in protein?+
Not really — 1 bakery cookie gives about 2.9 g protein, only 4% of its calories. Most of its energy comes from carbs.
Is a chocolate chip cookie good for weight loss?+
A chocolate chip cookie is calorie-dense (492 kcal per 100 g), so portions add up quickly. It can still fit a weight-loss diet as an occasional food if you log the portion honestly.
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