How Much Sugar Is in a Chocolate Chip Cookie?
A medium chocolate-chip cookie has about 12 g of added sugar — and bakery-size cookies can carry two to three times that.
Moderate sugar
12g sugar
in 1 medium cookie (30 g) · about 2.9 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 12 g
- Per 100 g
- 40 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 2.9 tsp
Fine in a portion — worth keeping an eye on.
A medium chocolate-chip cookie has around 12 g of added sugar. That's a reasonable single treat, but portion is everything: large bakery or 'cafe' cookies are often 60–80 g and can hit 30–40 g of sugar each — a whole day's worth in one cookie.
The refined flour and sugar together give a fast spike, so cookies rarely satisfy for long. Having one with a source of protein or fat slows things down.
Lower-sugar swaps
- One square of dark chocolate when you want the chocolate note
- A few dates stuffed with nut butter for a chewy, fibre-rich treat
Frequently asked questions
- How much sugar is in a big bakery cookie?
- Often 30–40 g or more — two to three times a standard cookie, because they're much larger and richer.
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Sugar values from Typical nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-07-21.