How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and seed oils like soybean and canola oil. The presence of refined sugars and palm oil further contributes to its low health rating.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie (54g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 | |
| Total fat | 12g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 18g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
Great American Cookies's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Margarine Palm OilVery Bad
Palm oil used in margarine is often highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, leading to a very negative rating.
Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is often highly processed and may contain unhealthy fats, which is why it is rated very negatively.
See more about Soybean Oil →Palm OilVery Bad
Palm oil is often highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, leading to a very negative rating.
See more about Palm Oil →Canola OilVery Bad
Canola oil is a processed oil that may contain unhealthy fats, rated very negatively.
See more about Canola Oil →Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilVery Bad
Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are linked to negative health effects, leading to a very bad rating.
See more about Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil →SugarBad
Sugar is a sweetener that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess, which is why it is rated negatively.
See more about Sugar →Vegetable Mono & DiglyceridesBad
These are processed fats used as emulsifiers, which are considered less healthy and rated negatively.
Sodium BenzoateBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns, rated negatively.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →Scout's score is an independent read of Great American Cookies's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored October 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Great American Cookies menu.