Pepperidge Farm Verona Apricot Raspberry Cookies
Part of the Distinctive Cookie product line by Pepperidge Farm, the Verona® Apricot Raspberry cookies are made with a buttery shortbread base and topped with a fruit-flavored jam.
There are 130 calories per serving, or approximately 43 calories in each cookie. Each serving contains 4.5 grams fat, 22 grams carbohydrates, and one gram of protein.
Read this post for an in-depth overview of the calories, nutrition, ingredients in these sweet thumbprint cookies from Pepperidge Farm. Don’t miss the section below on Total Sugars.
Calories and Nutrition
I will start with a review of the calories. One serving is measured as 32 grams, or about 3 cookies.
Calories in Apricot Raspberry Cookies
There are 130 calories in a single serving of Verona Apricot Raspberry Cookies. The majority of calories (65%) are derived from carbohydrates. Fat makes up 31% and the remaining 4% is from protein.
- Fat: 40 calories
- Carbs: 85 calories
- Protein: 5 calories
- Total: 130 calories per serving (3 cookies)
Calories in Each Cookie
With 130 calories in each serving and three cookies per serving, there are just over 43 calories in a single cookie.
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Pepperidge Farm.
Total Sugars
As a consumer, one of the things I look at on the nutrition facts label is the total sugars. Many (not all) brands separate the Added Sugars from the Total Sugars.
I like to see it because I’m less curious about natural sugars (those found naturally in milk or fruit, for example) and eager to know how much additional sugar was included when the food is produced.
Added Sugars
As you can see from the nutrition facts below, the Apricot Raspberry Cookies contain 10 grams of Added Sugars. Take a look at the list of ingredients below, you will see Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, and Corn Syrup.
About 30% of the total 130 calories are from added sugars.
Ok, yes I know these are cookies so it’s no surprise to see added sugars. If you’re interested in a couple comparison points, check the added sugars in the Dunkin’ Chocolate Frosted Donut or Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats.
Fat
It’s also worth pointing out that the nearly 5 grams of total fat includes 2.5 grams of saturated fat.
Saturated Fat
According to the U.S. FDA, eating too much saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of developing adverse health conditions.
The % daily value on a product’s nutrition facts label can be helpful guide for choosing foods with a lower %DV. One serving of these cookies delivers a 13% daily value of saturated fat (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 32g (3 cookies)
CALORIES
130TOTAL FAT
4.5g(7%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
22g(8%DV)
PROTEIN
1g(2%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g (13%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 10mg (4%DV) |
| Sodium | 70mg (3%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | <1g (2%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 10g |
| Added Sugars | 10g (20%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Price
I went to Publix this afternoon to check the current price of the Pepperidge Farm Verona style cookies. The Apricot Raspberry flavor comes in a 6.75 ounce package with 18 cookies per container.
The current price is $5.09 per package. That works out to about $0.28 per cookie.
Ingredients and Allergens
Verona Apricot Raspberry Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients used to make the Verona brand Apricot Raspberry cookies from Pepperidge Farm.
What is Pectin?
Pectin is a polysaccharide, which is a soluble fiber. It’s found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. Most pectin products are made from citrus peels and apples.
Food producers use pectin by combining it with acids and sugar to form a gel. As a thickener, it’s often used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.
Note: a polysaccharide is a long-chain carbohydrate. It’s the most common form of carbohydrates found in food.
Allergens
The cookies are made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Pepperidge Farm
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
