Lenny & Larry's Cookie, The Complete, Birthday Cake
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
Verdict
Lenny & Larry's Cookie, The Complete, Birthday Cake is a dense, protein-fortified baked snack. Its main strength is the substantial protein content, while its main tradeoff is a heavily formulated ingredient profile. Overall, it is a portable, sweet energy option for those needing a quick boost.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a piece of fresh fruit or a glass of unsweetened soy milk for a more balanced snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by high calorie and saturated fat density balanced by a notable amount of protein. While it provides some fiber, the overall nutrient density is low relative to the caloric load.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs | 32g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars | 12g | — |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
Ingredient Analysis
The cookie is built from enriched wheat flour and a blend of wheat, pea, and rice proteins, using palm margarine as the fat base. The cake-like texture and flavor are achieved through a combination of industrial gums, refined starches, and synthetic flavorings.
Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Protein Blend (Vital Wheat Gluten, Pea Protein, Rice Protein), Palm Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Fractions, Water, Salt, Emulsifiers [Sunflower Lecithin, Distilled Monoglycerides], Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Mixed Tocopherol [Antioxidants] Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene [Color]), Cane Sugar, Sprinkles (Sugar, Palm Kernel & Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Sunflower Lecithin, Vegetable Juice, Annatto Extract, Spirulina Extract, Turmeric, Beta Carotene, Maltodextrin, Carnauba Wax, Cellulose Gum), Invert Sugar, Chicory Root Fiber, Oligofructose, Vegetable Glycerine, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Cultured Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.
