How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients such as soybean oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and high fructose corn syrup. It also contains artificial dyes and preservatives, which significantly lower its health rating.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | |
| Total fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 24g | |
| 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 in margarine is highly processed and associated with environmental concerns and potential health issues.
Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is often highly processed and may contain genetically modified ingredients, with potential health concerns.
See more about Soybean Oil →Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilVery Bad
Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are linked to negative health effects and are highly processed.
See more about Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil →SugarBad
Sugar is a common sweetener that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes when consumed in large amounts.
See more about Sugar →Vegetable Mono & DiglyceridesBad
Mono & diglycerides are processed fats that may contain trans fats or trans fat-like compounds.
Sodium BenzoateBad
Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →High Fructose Corn SyrupBad
High fructose corn syrup is a sweetener linked to health concerns when consumed in excess.
See more about High Fructose Corn Syrup →Potassium SorbateBad
Potassium sorbate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns.
See more about Potassium Sorbate →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.