How many calories are in a chocolate chip cookie?

A medium homemade chocolate chip cookie (33g) has about 149 calories, while a large bakery-style cookie (60g) packs 271 calories. Per 100g, chocolate chip cookies are 451 calories, more than donuts (452 cal/100g, similar) and far above a slice of bread (265 cal/100g).

Why are chocolate chip cookies so calorie-dense?

Chocolate chip cookies pack 451 cal/100g because they combine three calorie-dense ingredients: 21.3g fat (mostly from butter and chocolate), 38g sugar, and 61g carbs from refined flour. Each component contributes roughly 9, 4, and 4 calories per gram respectively. The 1.5g fiber per 100g is too low to meaningfully slow absorption.

Is a chocolate chip cookie bad for weight loss?

Chocolate chip cookies aren't ideal for weight loss given 451 cal/100g, 38g sugar, and only 4g protein per 100g, meaning low satiety per calorie. A single medium cookie (149 cal) can fit a 1500-calorie diet as a planned treat. To soften the impact, pair with milk for protein or choose smaller portions, two mini cookies (30g) provide the same satisfaction at 130 cal.

Are chocolate chip cookies keto-friendly?

Standard chocolate chip cookies are not keto-friendly with 59.5g net carbs per 100g, more than a full day's keto carb limit in a single 100g cookie. A medium 33g cookie still has about 19g net carbs. Almond flour or coconut flour-based 'keto cookies' typically run 5-7g net carbs per cookie and use stevia or erythritol instead of sugar.

How much sugar is in a chocolate chip cookie?

Chocolate chip cookies contain 38g sugar per 100g, meaning a medium cookie (33g) has about 12.5g sugar, roughly 25% of the AHA daily added sugar limit for women (25g) or 17% for men (36g). Two large bakery cookies easily exceed a full day's recommended added sugar intake.

Chocolate chip cookie vs brownie: which has fewer calories?

Per 100g, a typical brownie has 466 calories vs 451 for chocolate chip cookies, nearly identical. The bigger difference is in serving size. A standard cookie (33g, 149 cal) is much smaller than a brownie square (60g, 280 cal). For portion control, cookies usually win.

Are homemade chocolate chip cookies healthier than store-bought?

Homemade cookies typically run 130-180 cal per medium cookie depending on recipe, similar to commercial. The advantage is control: you can swap white flour for whole wheat (adds 2-3g fiber per cookie), reduce sugar by 25-30% with minimal taste loss, or use less butter. Avoid 'edible cookie dough' which can be 600+ cal per 100g due to extra fat.

Can diabetics eat chocolate chip cookies?

Chocolate chip cookies are challenging for diabetics due to 38g sugar and 59.5g net carbs per 100g, which can spike blood glucose rapidly. Diabetics can still enjoy one small cookie (15g, 68 cal, 9g net carbs) occasionally, ideally paired with protein or fat (like nut butter or milk) to slow glucose absorption. Sugar-free or low-carb versions are safer choices.

How long do chocolate chip cookies last?

Homemade chocolate chip cookies stay fresh 3-5 days at room temperature in an airtight container. Refrigeration extends life to 2 weeks but can dry them out. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months, or freeze raw dough balls for 3 months and bake straight from frozen (add 1-2 minutes). Crisp cookies last longer than chewy ones.

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Calories in Chocolate Chip Cookie

USDA Verified · FDC 174953 · May 2026

149 calories

per 1 medium cookie (33g) (33g)

Protein

61g

Carbs

21.3g

Fat

1.5g

Fiber

Per 100g

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 small cookie (15g)	15g	68 cal
1 medium cookie (33g)Standard	33g	149 cal
1 large bakery cookie (60g)	60g	271 cal
1 jumbo cookie (100g)	100g	451 cal
100g	100g	451 cal