Original Chocolate Chip Cookie with M&M's
How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial dyes. The presence of refined flour and palm shortening further contributes to its low score, despite some beneficial ingredients like chocolate chips and whole eggs.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie (51g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | |
| Total fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 19g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
Great American Cookies's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8DextroseBad
A simple sugar that adds sweetness but offers little nutritional value.
See more about Dextrose →Artificial FlavorBad
Synthetic flavoring agents used to enhance taste, with no natural health benefits.
See more about Artificial Flavor →Palm ShorteningBad
A processed fat that can contain trans fats and is associated with health concerns.
High Fructose Corn SyrupBad
A sweetener linked to health concerns when consumed in excess, offering little nutritional value.
See more about High Fructose Corn Syrup →Vanilla FlavorBad
Synthetic flavoring used to mimic vanilla, with no natural health benefits.
See more about Vanilla Flavor →Corn SyrupBad
A sweetener with high sugar content, offering little nutritional benefit.
See more about Corn Syrup →ColoringBad
Artificial colorings used for visual appeal, with no nutritional value.
Yellow #5 LakeBad
Artificial dye linked to potential health concerns, used for coloring.
See more about Yellow #5 Lake →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.