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Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies

Little Debbie

Listed as: CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD SOFT COOKIES, GINGERBREAD

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

  1. 1ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)
  2. 2MOLASSES
  3. 3SUGAR
  4. 4PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR
  5. 5WATER
  6. 6INVERT SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: TOPPERS (SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, YELLOW 5, RED 40 LAKE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 40, BLUE 1, RED 3)
  7. 7EGGS
  8. 8EGG WHITES
  9. 9BAKING SODA
  10. 10GINGER
  11. 11SALT
  12. 12SOY LECITHIN
  13. 13CORN SYRUP
  14. 14DEXTROSE
  15. 15CARAMEL COLOR
  16. 16CINNAMON
  17. 17ALLSPICE
  18. 18CORN STARCH
  19. 19NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS LEMON)
  20. 20RED 40
  21. 21WHEY (MILK)
  22. 22CITRIC ACID
  23. 23SORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (21 g)
Energy429 kcal90.1 kcal
Fat14.3 g3 g
of which saturated7.1 g1.5 g
of which trans0 g0 g
Carbohydrate71.4 g15 g
of which sugars33.3 g7 g
of which added sugars33.3 g7 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Protein4.8 g1 g
Sodium286 mg60.1 mg

Questions about Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies

Is Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies healthy?
TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (33.3 g) and saturated fat (7.14 g). Sugar, Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Invert Sugar, Toppers (Sugar, Confectioner's Glaze, Yellow 5, Red 40 Lake, Carnauba Wax, Red 40, Blue 1, Red 3) and 6 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies?
In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), MOLASSES, SUGAR, PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID TO PROTECT FLAVOR, WATER, INVERT SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: TOPPERS (SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, YELLOW 5, RED 40 LAKE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 40, BLUE 1, RED 3), EGGS, EGG WHITES, BAKING SODA, GINGER, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, and 11 more.
Does Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies contain any ingredients worth knowing about?
Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor (worth noting): TBHQ is permitted but debated for potential health effects at high doses. Invert Sugar (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes. Toppers (Sugar, Confectioner's Glaze, Yellow 5, Red 40 Lake, Carnauba Wax, Red 40, Blue 1, Red 3) (worth noting): Synthetic colors are debated for potential links to hyperactivity in children. Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to hypertension and cardiovascular issues. Corn Syrup (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes.

Other healthy alternatives

Other brands' cookies with a Health Score of 65 or more.