Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fat lowers the GI somewhat, but sugar and refined flour still work against fat-burning.
FatTonic Facts
Chocolate Chip Cookies · per serving 2 cookies (32g)
Moderate · is neutral for fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 11 | −24.2 |
| Sugar (g) | 11 | −8.8 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 2 | +1.4 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 21 | |
| Fat (g) | 7 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 172716 (Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, higher fat, enriched), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 26 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: Table A1 tests only chocolate chip cookies made with coconut flour (no. 629, Philippines), not a standard wheat-flour cookie, the food as served. The score still uses 55, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 32 g): carbs 65.4, sugar 32.9, fiber 2, protein 5.1, fat 24.7 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 11 set it, −24.2 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172716.
Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Chocolate Chip Cookies scores 46, rated Moderate. It scores higher than 25% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does chocolate chip cookies spike insulin?
Glycemic load 11 for 2 cookies (32g); FatTonic Score 46/100 — it is neutral for fat-burning.
Is chocolate chip cookies good for fat loss?
Moderate (46/100): chocolate chip cookies is neutral for fat-burning.