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Cookies, wafer Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 505kcal / 2530kcal (19%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
22.9 g/ 42g (54%)
Saturated Fat
11.72 g/ 20g (58%)
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
10.19 g
Total Carbohydrates
70 g/ 348g (20%)
Dietary Fiber
1.6 g/ 20g (8%)
Sugar
42.8 g/ 63g (67%)
Protein
4.6 g/ 71g (6%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%)
Vitamin B3
1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%)

Minerals

Calcium
36 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
1.9 mg/ 12mg (15%)
Phosphorus
55 mg/ 700mg (7%)
Sodium
103 mg/ 1500mg (6%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Cookies and wafer are sweet, baked snack foods usually eaten as a treat or with coffee/tea. They’re typically high in sugar and fat, and they provide quick energy.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Because cookies/wafer are energy-dense, eating them often can make it easier to exceed daily needs for calories. They also tend to be high in saturated fat and sugar, which can affect heart health and blood sugar control when intake is frequent. On the plus side, they do provide some carbohydrates for energy, but the fiber is usually low (so they may not keep you full for long). Sodium is also present, so pairing them with other salty snacks can add up.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep cookies/wafer to a small portion: aim for about 1–2 pieces or a small serving, especially if you already had dessert after a meal.
  • Pair with something that adds fiber/protein: fruit (banana, apple) or a glass of milk/yogurt to help balance your snack.
  • Choose less-sugary options when available (check labels for lower sugar and saturated fat).
  • Use them as an occasional snack between your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks, not as a daily “main” snack.
  • If you’re having cookies/wafer, skip other sweets that day to keep your total sugar in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Cookies, wafer, biskwit (sweet biscuits), biscuits with coffee/tea, cream-filled wafers
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