There are many cookies on the market that are incredibly addicting. Oreos are one such cookie that people love. Let’s face it, Oreos are the best. Whether it’s dipping it in milk first or eating it straight out the container, there is no wrong way to eat Oreos. Some people love the filling, where some just enjoy the wafer without the filling. When Oreos are eaten with or without the filling, there is a caloric intake difference. Oreo cookies without filling contain approximately 20 to 22 calories per wafer. Out of the 22 calories, almost 4 grams are carbs, and less than 1 gram is fat.
One of the reasons why people prefer to eat an Oreo without the filling is because they think it is a healthier way to consume the treat they love. In this article, we will discuss how many calories are in an Oreo with the filling, and without filling.
What is in the Oreo Filling?
Though the exact recipe of the Oreo filling is top-secret, we can get a basic idea by looking at the back of the box. The Oreo filling contains high fructose corn syrup, sugar, soy lecithin, canola or palm oil, and artificial flavor. It also contains nonfat dry milk and some natural flavors.
All of the ingredients above are blended to a creamy, dough-like consistency. The dough is then rolled out into dough sheets and cut into discs. These discs are placed between two chocolatey wafers before being packaged and sold to the consumer. According to Oreo’s website, Oreos are suitable for vegetarians. If you are a vegan, you must take caution, however. Oreos are produced in a facility that warns of cross-contaminants by milk products.
Cross-contamination is the process where a food product comes into contact with another food product, often through shared equipment or improper storage. As a result, small particles of one food product gets transferred to the other.
Oreos are manufactured with equipment that also processes other products that may contain different allergens. Therefore, cross-contamination is a concern for individuals with food allergies. Additionally, Oreos are not gluten-free.
Nutritional Value
An analysis of the nutritional value of Oreo cookies with and without the filling has been provided below.
Nutritional Value of Oreo Cookies Without the Filling:
- Calories: 21.6
- Saturated Fat: 0.21g
- Total Fat: 0.71g
- Total Carbs: 3.64g
- Fiber: 0.17g
- Total Sugar: 1.87g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Protein: 0.33g
This breakdown shows us that one set of (two) Oreo cookies contain approximately 22 calories without filling.
Nutritional Value of Oreo Cookies with the Filling:
- Calories: 58
- Saturated Fat: 0.36g
- Total Fat: 2.4g
- Total Carbs: 8.65g
- Fiber: 0.18g
- Total Sugar: 4.72g
- Sodium: 46.6mg
- Protein: 0.54g
This breakdown shows us that one serving of Oreo cookies with the filling contains more calories when compared to Oreos without the filling. You can cut back on 36 to 37 calories when you consume a serving of Oreo cookies without filling!
Digging In
Fat
One serving of Oreo cookies with the filling contains 2.4 grams of fat. At the same time, an Oreo cookie without filling contains 0.71g. When you consume a serving of Oreo cookies without filling, you consume 1.69 less grams of fat.
When you compare the saturated fat levels consumed with and without filling, you cut back on 0.15 grams by skipping out on the filling.
Sugar
Sugar will be present in Oreos with or without the filling as the wafers contain sugar. However, you can cut back on your sugar intake by 2.85 grams without the filling. This is an advantage, as too much sugar in your diet can be harmful to your health.
Calories
As mentioned previously, you consume about 36 to 37 less calories when you eat a serving of Oreo cookies without the filling. You must remember that the caloric intake will also differ from regular Oreos when compared to the other products of Oreo cookies, such as Oreo Double Cream or Oreo Brownie.
Regardless of which version of Oreo cookie you eat, the caloric intake will be comparatively less when you remove the filling.
Oreo Varieties
OREO Brookie-O Brownie
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Protein: 1g
OREO Thins Extra Stuffed
- Serving Size: 3 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 130
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: Less than 1g
OREO Double Stuffed
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 140
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: Less than 1g
OREO Mega Stuffed
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 180
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Protein: Less than 1g
OREO Golden
- Serving Size: 3 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 170
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g
OREO Dark Chocolate
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 140
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: Less than 1g
OREO Mint Flavored Creme
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: Less than 1g
OREO Birthday Cake Flavored Creme
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories Per Serving: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Protein: Less than 1g
Final Words
The calorie count of Oreos will be comparatively less when you eat them without the filling, regardless of what kind of Oreo cookie you consume. The filling contains sugars and carbs that increase the calorie level. Like all things in life, moderation is key.
As always, thanks for reading, keep you kitchen Hot and Salty!
