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Chips Ahoy Original (3 cookies) — 3 cookies (33g)B
Snacks & Candy · #19 of 41

Chips Ahoy Original (3 cookies)

3 cookies (33g) · Cookies

51/100B tier
Calories16
Protein2g
Fiber0.5g
Sodium105mg
Sugar10g

Graded B — 51 out of 100, #19 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (92/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The chocolate chip cookie everyone grew up on — nothing fancy, just the benchmark.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (3 cookies (33g))
Calories16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 105mg5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g4%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 51

Low sodium ×2092
Low saturated fat ×2077
Low sugar ×2075
Protein ×208
Fiber ×105
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#19 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chips Ahoy Original (3 cookies) healthy?

It grades B — 51 out of 100, #19 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. The chocolate chip cookie everyone grew up on — nothing fancy, just the benchmark.

How many calories are in Chips Ahoy Original (3 cookies)?

16 calories per serving (3 cookies (33g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chips Ahoy Original (3 cookies) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.