A single classic Oreo cookie has 8.3g of carbohydrates and about 53 calories. The standard serving size on the package is 3 cookies = 25g carbs, 14g of which is sugar.
Oreo variety comparison (per 3 cookies)
| Variety | Carbs | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Original | 25g | 14g |
| Double Stuf | 21g | 13g |
| Mega Stuf | 24g | 16g |
| Golden | 25g | 13g |
| Mint | 25g | 14g |
| Thins (4 cookies) | 20g | 10g |
Double Stuf actually has *fewer* carbs per serving because the serving is only 2 cookies instead of 3.
What 25g of carbs looks like in context
- Half a slice of Domino's pizza
- One small banana
- Two-thirds of a can of Coca-Cola
How fast Oreos spike blood sugar
The combination of refined flour and sugar gives Oreos a glycemic index around 70 — high. Three cookies typically push glucose 30–50 mg/dL within 45 minutes on someone without diabetes.
Lower-sugar swaps
- **Oreo Thins**: smaller cookies, easier portion control.
- **Catalina Crunch Chocolate Vanilla Sandwich Cookies**: ~4g net carbs per 6 cookies.
- **Quest Frosted Cookies**: 4g net carbs per cookie.