How we scored it
This cookie is heavily processed with refined flour, sugar, and harmful ingredients like canola oil and TBHQ. The presence of multiple additives and industrial ingredients significantly lowers its health score.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 cookie | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | |
| Total fat | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 24g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
McAlister's Deli's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Palm OilVery Bad
Palm oil is often linked to environmental concerns and contains saturated fats that can impact heart health.
See more about Palm Oil →Canola OilVery Bad
Canola oil is highly processed and may contain trans fats or other undesirable compounds.
See more about Canola Oil →Sugar Cookies Bleached Enriched Wheat FlourBad
This ingredient is highly processed and refined, which can contribute to less nutritional value and higher blood sugar levels.
FlourBad
Refined flour is stripped of many nutrients and can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar.
See more about Flour →SugarBad
Added sugar can lead to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes, with little nutritional benefit.
See more about Sugar →Vegetable Oil ShorteningBad
This processed fat provides calories without nutrients and may contain trans fats depending on processing.
TBHQBad
TBHQ is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, but it is considered a processed additive with potential health concerns.
See more about TBHQ →Corn Syrup SolidsBad
Corn syrup solids are highly processed sweeteners that can contribute to blood sugar spikes.
See more about Corn Syrup Solids →More desserts at McAlister's Deli
Scout's score is an independent read of McAlister's Deli's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full McAlister's Deli menu.