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Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut calories: 253 per 60 g

This exact USDA record reports 253 calories for 60 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Quick facts

USDA reference amount · 60 g

Calories
253 kcal
Protein
2.4 g
Carbohydrate
40.6 g
Total fat
10.1 g
Fiber
1.2 g
Sodium
113 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 60 g

253calories

Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut

Protein
2.4 g
Carbs
40.6 g
Fat
10.1 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2707937

Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources

The editorial read

The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity

Portion: the cited record reports about 253 calories for USDA reference amount at 60 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 421 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 2.4 g protein, 1.2 g fiber, and 113 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies), representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.

The reference amount and 1 cookie answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.

The household measures attached to this record span roughly 126–253 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.

Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.

Record-specific decision brief

What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you

This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707937: “Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.

01 · Portion arithmetic

Three weights, one fixed composition

For FDC 2707937, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cookie” through “USDA reference amount” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
1 cookieUSDA-listed household measure 30 g 126 kcal 1.2 g 0.6 g 56 mg
75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight 45 g 189 kcal 1.8 g 0.9 g 85 mg
USDA reference amountExact record reference weight 60 g 253 kcal 2.4 g 1.2 g 113 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Cookies and brownies

The comparison set contains 83 exact records in the Cookies and brownies USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2707937’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

lower quarter

421 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
450 kcal
Middle 50%
428–486 kcal

Based on 83 records reporting energy.

Protein

middle half

4 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
5 g
Middle 50%
4–6.2 g

Based on 83 records reporting protein.

Dietary fiber

middle half

2 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
2.1 g
Middle 50%
1.5–2.9 g

Based on 83 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

lower quarter

188 mgthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
351 mg
Middle 50%
259–433 mg

Based on 83 records reporting sodium.

03 · FDA label lens

The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals

At FDC 2707937’s 60 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.

Strength-side signals

Iron2 mg

≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Magnesium22 mg

≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Saturated fat2.8 g

≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Sodium113 mg

≈ 5% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707916 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Portion sensitivity around 60 g

    A 25% weight move in either direction spans 45–75 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 189 kcal and 316 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2707916

    At an equal 100 g, this record has calories than “Cookie, marshmallow, chocolate-covered.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Single listed source: Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)

    USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.

05 · Exact-record choice

Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name

Keep this record when “marshmallow; with coconut” fits. Inspect FDC 2707916 when “marshmallow; chocolate-covered” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut

Exact source wording
“Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2707937 · FNDDS 53226000
Named qualifiers
marshmallow · with coconut

Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better

Cookie, marshmallow, chocolate-covered

Exact source wording
“Cookie, marshmallow, chocolate-covered”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2707916 · FNDDS 53208000
Named qualifiers
marshmallow · chocolate-covered

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “marshmallow” and “with coconut”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.

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Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordCookie, marshmallow, with coconut 60 g253 kcal 421 kcal 4 g 16.9 g 2 g 188 mg
Cookie, coconut 60 g276 kcal 460 kcal 3 g 22.6 g 5.1 g 241 mg
Cookie, marshmallow, chocolate-covered 60 g253 kcal 421 kcal 4 g 16.9 g 2 g 188 mg
Cookie, marshmallow pie, chocolate covered 78 g328 kcal 421 kcal 4 g 16.9 g 2 g 188 mg
Cookie, marshmallow, with rice cereal, no bake 76 g317 kcal 417 kcal 3.4 g 9 g 0 g 351 mg
Cookie, graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow 42 g195 kcal 465 kcal 6.4 g 18.6 g 2.8 g 221 mg
Cookie, marshmallow, with rice cereal and chocolate chips 76 g331 kcal 435 kcal 4.6 g 18.2 g 0 g 341 mg

How to compare FDC 2707937: its source amount is 60 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.

Household measures

Compare listed portions

For FDC 2707937, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 cookie

126 kcal

30 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2707937, Carbohydrate is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Carbohydrate

40.6 g≈ 15% Daily Value

Saturated fat

2.8 g≈ 14% Daily Value

Total fat

10.1 g≈ 13% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2707937’s 60 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Nutrition facts

Compare the source serving with 100 grams

Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 60 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 253 kcal Not established
Protein 2.4 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 40.6 g 15%
Total fat 10.1 g 13%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 4%
Sugars 26.9 g Not established
Sodium 112.8 mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.8 g 14%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.6 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g Not established
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Potassium 109.2 mg 2%
Calcium 27.6 mg 2%
Iron 1.5 mg 8%
Magnesium 21.6 mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin A 0.6 µg 0%
Caffeine 3 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 6.1 g Not established

For FDC 2707937, approximate percentages divide the displayed 60 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.

Inside the source record

Source formulation behind this USDA record

USDA links FDC 2707937 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

A single-source formulation

Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies) is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.

100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.

USDA source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies)USDA ingredient 18176 · encyclopedia page available 100 GM 100 g 100%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

Exact-record context

What makes this USDA record distinct?

For FDC 2707937, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cookies and brownies” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories421 kcal421 kcalSame listed value
Protein4 g4 gSame listed value
Carbohydrate67.7 g67.7 gSame listed value
Total fat16.9 g16.9 gSame listed value
Dietary fiber2 g2 gSame listed value
Sodium188 mg188 mgSame listed value

Plain-English read

The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.

Formulation evidence

The listed formulations match

The USDA input rows shown on these profiles are identical. The nutrient or portion distinction therefore should not be attributed to a different named input.

Shared listed inputs: Cookies, marshmallow, chocolate-coated (includes marshmallow pies).

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets differ

This record’s reference amount is 60 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cookie (30 g).

The comparison record’s reference amount is 60 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cookie (30 g).

Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707937 with FDC 2707916 at equal mass; use their 60 g and 60 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2707937 versus FDC 2707916 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.

Review the full cookies and brownies source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →

Uncertainty, made actionable

What can change this estimate?

This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.

For “Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut,” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 01

    piece or portion size

    When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.

  2. 02

    recipe or brand

    Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.

  3. 03

    fillings or frosting

    Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.

  4. 04

    added fats and sugars

    Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.

How we estimated this

The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point

FDC 2707937 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 421 kcal per 100 g becomes 253 kcal at 60 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.

About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.

Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024

FoodData Central ID: 2707937

FNDDS food code: 53226000

The scaling for FDC 2707937 can be exact while the match to “Cookie, marshmallow, with coconut” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 60 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.