How Many Calories Are in Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies?


Photo via Brian Legate

Mmmm, Samoas // Photo via Brian Legate

Girl Scout Cookie season is both a blessing and a curse. I mean, who doesn’t look forward to opening a fresh box of Tagalongs? But delving into a box of Girl Scout Cookies is a slippery slope: One minute you’re “just going to have one” and the next minute, well, the box is empty.

Now, I would never suggest you steer clear of Girl Scout Cookies altogether because, c’mon, that’s just torture. But after reading these calorie counts, you might think twice before devouring an entire box of Samoas.

I would also like to draw your attention to the serving sizes for each cookie variety, as they vary. It looks like, to keep the calorie totals somewhat similar, the cookie makers have adjusted the serving sizes accordingly. So to get the most bang for your satiety buck, for example, you’re better off going with four Thin Mints than two Tagalongs. In other words, consume wisely.

(Note: To all the vegans out there who thought that Girl Scout Cookies were off limits, a bunch of them are surprisingly vegan-friendly! Girl Scout Cookies and Oreos, who knew?)

Peanut Butter Patties / Tagalongs (Vegan)
Fun fact: This cookie also goes by two names.
Serving size: 2 cookies
Calories: 130
Calories from fat: 70
Total fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 15 grams
Sugar: 8 grams
Protein: 2 grams

Thin Mints (Vegan)
Serving size: 4 cookies
Calories: 160
Calories from fat: 70
Total fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 22 grams
Sugar: 11 grams
Protein: 2 grams

Caramel Delites / Samoas
Fun fact: This cookie also goes by two names.
Serving size: 2 cookies
Calories: 130
Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 6 grams
Carbs: 19 grams
Sugar: 12 grams
Protein: 1 gram

Shortbread
Serving size: 4 cookies
Calories: 120
Calories from fat: 40
Total fat: 4.5 grams
Carbs: 19 grams
Sugar: 4 grams
Protein: 1 gram

Lemonades (Vegan)
Serving size: 2 cookies
Calories: 150
Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 22 grams
Sugar: 10 grams
Protein: 1 gram

Peanut Butter Sandwich / Do-si-dos
Fun fact: Yet another one that goes by two names.
Serving size: 3 cookies
Calories: 160
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 6 grams
Carbs: 26 grams
Sugar: 8 grams
Protein: 2 grams

Thanks-A-Lot (Vegan)
Serving size: 2 cookies
Calories: 150
Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 6 grams
Carbs: 22 grams
Sugar: 11 grams
Protein: 1 gram

Cranberry Citrus Crisps
Serving size: 4 cookies
Calories: 150
Calories from fat: 40
Total fat: 4 grams
Carbs: 26 grams
Sugar: 10 grams
Protein: 2 grams

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread (Only available in test markets)
Serving size: 4 cookies
Calories: 130
Calories from fat: 60
Total fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 17 grams
Sugar: 9 grams
Protein: 1 gram

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