Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Cookies, arrowroot Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 417kcal / 2530kcal (16%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 8.5 g/ 42g (20%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 83.9 g/ 348g (24%) | ||||||
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Protein | 1.1 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 8.5 mg/ 12mg (70%) high |
Phosphorus | 83 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Sodium | 318 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Cookies made from arrowroot (a sweet, starchy snack).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Arrowroot cookies are mostly carbohydrates, with some sugar and fat. In your body, the carbs can help give energy, especially if you eat them around meals or as a planned snack. However, this type of cookie can be high in sugar and calories per 100 g, and it also has sodium (318 mg) and saturated fat (1.51 g). Too much of these, especially when you already have rice, bread, or noodles in the day, can make it easier to exceed your daily needs for sugar, salt, and calories. The good part: you still get some energy, but the fiber is low (0.2 g), so it may not keep you full for long—better to pair it with more filling foods.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: aim for about 1–2 small pieces (not a whole pack) and treat it as your snack, not a main meal.
- Pair it to feel fuller: have it with plain yogurt, milk, or a piece of fruit (like banana or apple) instead of eating cookies alone.
- Balance your day: if you eat cookies, reduce other sweet carbs in the same meal (e.g., less rice or skip extra bread).
- Choose wisely when possible: look for options with lower sugar and less salt, and prefer those with more fiber (if available).
- Timing helps: enjoy cookies during mid-morning or afternoon snack (1–2 snacks/day), so you’re not snacking late at night.
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