⏱ 32 min total

Ginger Cookies

Name: Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ³⁄₁₆ cup Whole wheat flour; ¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Cream of tartar; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Ground ginger; ½ dash Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Granulated sugar; ¹¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter; ⁷⁄₁₆ tbsp Maple syrup; ⅛ medium Egg; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Baking soda; ¹⁄₁₆ tbsp 2% milk

Per 1 serving · 69 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

258

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.2g
6% of calories
Carbs
42g
62% of calories
Fat
9.4g
31% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Ginger Cookies (69 g) has 258 calories, with 4.2 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 9.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in manganese (69% DV) and selenium (33% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

374cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.6g

Net carbs

39g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.8g

22 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Manganese69%
Selenium33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Thiamine11%
Riboflavin (B2)14%
Iron15%
Phosphorus15%
Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 12 min

1
In a bowl, mix the flour, cream of tartar, ginger, and salt.
2
Add the sugar to the flour mixture and combine well.
3
Rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4
In a separate bowl, beat together the maple syrup and eggs.
5
Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, then beat into the egg and syrup mixture.
6
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to form a firm dough.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
8
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
9
Roll the dough into small balls, place on a greased baking tray, and flatten slightly.
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (69 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	78 μg	9%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	1 μg	1%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	14 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	5%
Choline	26 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	25 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	15%
Potassium	226 mg	5%
Magnesium	39 mg	9%
Phosphorus	105 mg	15%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	2 mg	69%
Selenium	18 μg	33%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	17 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.4 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	77 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	14 g	—
Sucrose	22 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 258 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

49min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
21min
Running (6 mph)
36min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ginger Cookies?

One serving of Ginger Cookies (1 serving) has 258 calories, which works out to 374 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Ginger Cookies high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Ginger Cookies keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Ginger Cookies?

194 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Ginger Cookies?

22 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (69 g)

Calories258

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.4g	12%
Saturated fat 5.5g	27%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 194mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 2.8g	10%
Total sugars 22g
Protein 4.2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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