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Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Goodie2shoes — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:23:14 GMT

I saw on the local news today that zero sugar oreos will be coming out in January. Oreos were my favorite and only chocolate cookie I would eat since a little girl ! Unfortunatly after diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as an adult that had to stop cold turkey ! ( I ate them at least 3-4 times a week) I think I will stick with chocolates from the No sugar company, 9 carbs per chocolate cup. I limit myself to 1 a day. Delicious !! Any chocolate lovers planning on trying the Oreos ?

From ABC news :

Comparing the nutrition data on Zero Sugar and regular Oreos is tricky, since the serving sizes differ.

A serving of Oreo Zero Sugar cookies, which is defined as 22.6 grams, has 90 calories, 4.5 grams of fat and 16 grams of carbohydrates. A serving of regular Oreos, which is defined as three cookies or 34 grams, has 160 calories, 7 grams of fat and 25 grams of carbohydrates.

The biggest difference: a serving of regular Oreos contains 13 grams of added sugars, or 26% of the recommended daily amount. Zero Sugar Oreos contain none.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:15:33 GMT

@Goodie2shoes Our way of eating monitors net carbs, only 1 net carb in the No Sugar cups. I'm not thrilled with the sunflower oil but overall the ingredients aren't awful for an occasional treat. I have them in assorted versions on auto ship with HSN. The chocolate fudge version is our favorite but it's been back ordered. ☹️

The Zero Sugar Oreos have a cruddy ingredient list - wheat flour, processed cocoa, maltitol, sucralose, canola oil, to name a few, and is not supportive of our lifestyle, so it's a no from me, sadly.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

RespectLife — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:39:49 GMT

Am I reading this right they will still have 16 grams of carbs per cookie? I don't see any fiber to subtract.

That is way too high for me.

I tried the No Sugar line from HSN and found the mint patties to be horrid. I also never rec'd the correct combination I ordered. The PB not so bad, but for me, Lily is much better so I get them.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:22:01 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
Am I reading this right they will still have 16 grams of carbs per cookie? I don't see any fiber to subtract.

That is way too high for me.

I tried the No Sugar line from HSN and found the mint patties to be horrid. I also never rec'd the correct combination I ordered. The PB not so bad, but for me, Lily is much better so I get them.

@RespectLife -

According to the OREO website these cookies are portion packaged as 2 cookies per serving. The macros listed are per serving so it would be for 2 cookies. There are only 2 grams of fiber per serving. The sweeteners are poor choices that will spike insulin. If the company really wanted to make a better alternative Oreo cookie they should have used monk fruit and stevia.

I like the Lily's brand too. I'll buy their chocolate chip when I can't find Bake Believe. I find them to be pretty equal but Lily's is more expensive.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Lisa now in AZ — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:44:37 GMT

I stay away from sugar-free food sweetened by maltitol or any -tol. I get my cookies from Choc Zero, which is where I get most of my sweet treats. And, I agree that there are way too many net carbs in there to be a viable option for me. I also like to use ground up sugar-free cookies as a pie crust for sugar-free desserts.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Susan Louise — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:27:16 GMT

DH and I have learned that 'zero sugar' really means absolutely nothing.

Ok, so the carbs 'could be' less, and there is 'no sugar added', but ALL carbs turn to sugar when digested.

That is just how the human body functions.

So many folks on these forums don't even know what a carb is either.

For example, I have read posts from folks that say they don't eat carbs, but they eat a lot of veggies & fruits.

Ummmm...

Even the eggs and seafood DH and I eat have carbs...but they are minimal. For example, eggs have about 1 carb each...

I keep my daily carb count to less than 10 most days. My carbs 'might' get to around 20 on days I'll have scallops. However, 95-98% of the time my carb count is zero most days. I don't eat eggs or seafood every day.

So many folks don't understand this basic fact of how human physiology works.

It truly is sad.

We have taken these facts about carbs/sugars seriously. By doing so, DH is not a type 2 diabetic anymore and I am not pre-diabetic anymore.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

spumoni99 — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:51:00 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
DH and I have learned that 'zero sugar' really means absolutely nothing.

Ok, so the carbs 'could be' less, and there is 'no sugar added', but ALL carbs turn to sugar when digested.
That is just how the human body functions.

So many folks on these forums don't know what a carb is either.

For example, I have read posts from folks that say they don't eat carbs, but they eat a lot of veggies & fruits.

Ummmm...

Even the eggs and seafood DH and I eat have carbs...but they are minimal. for example, eggs have about 1 carb each...

I keep my daily carb count to less than 10 most days. My carbs 'might' get to around 20 on days I'll have scallops for example. However, 95-98% of the time my carb count is zero most days. I don't eat eggs every day.

So many folks don't understand this basic fact of human physiology.
It truly is sad.

We have taken these facts about carbs/sugars seriously. By doing so, DH is not a type 2 diabetic anymore and I am not pre-diabetic anymore.

Condescending as usual.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

retiredatlast — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:35:57 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I have been eating a no sugar, no alcohol, no caffeine diet for years- maintainiing a 100 lb weight loss for over 15 years. Not keto however. The best chocolate item I have found that satisfies that chocolate craving for me is a chocolate thin item with no sugar from Trader Joe's. They are individually wrapped, come in a small bag of about 12 and are dark chocolate with cocoa nibs and sea salt. If you don't have a TJ near you, they are also available at Walmart for a higher price (around 3 dollars at TJ).

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Flika13 — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:47:27 GMT

I agree with @Susan Louise.. Carbohydrates turn into sugar as soon as your saliva hits them. Grains, fruits and vegetables are all carbohydrates. Some carbohydrates are healthier than others, but they all turn into sugar when consumed.

any food claim of zero sugar or reduced sugar is meaningless. If you are concerned about losing weight, you need to consume less carbohydrates. Carbohydrates promote an insulin response which can lead to weight gain, especially if you are insulin resistant.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:25:25 GMT

Lumping all carbohydrates together as bad is inaccurate and wrong. The carbs from fruits and vegetables are not metabolized the same way as a piece of candy or a sugar cube. Fruits and vegetables have their effect minimized somewhat by the dietary fiber they contain. I believe it's important to choose the right kinds of fruits and vegetables to keep their impact at a minimum but not all fruits and vegetables are bad guys. Some sugar alcohols and alternative sweeteners have zero effect on blood glucose while others have a higher glycemic index and can spike insulin. Knowledge is power.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

GingerHead — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:12:53 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
DH and I have learned that 'zero sugar' really means absolutely nothing.

Ok, so the carbs 'could be' less, and there is 'no sugar added', but ALL carbs turn to sugar when digested.
That is just how the human body functions.

So many folks on these forums don't even know what a carb is either.

For example, I have read posts from folks that say they don't eat carbs, but they eat a lot of veggies & fruits.

Ummmm...

Even the eggs and seafood DH and I eat have carbs...but they are minimal. For example, eggs have about 1 carb each...

I keep my daily carb count to less than 10 most days. My carbs 'might' get to around 20 on days I'll have scallops. However, 95-98% of the time my carb count is zero most days. I don't eat eggs or seafood every day.

So many folks don't understand this basic fact of how human physiology works.
It truly is sad.

We have taken these facts about carbs/sugars seriously. By doing so, DH is not a type 2 diabetic anymore and I am not pre-diabetic anymore.

@Susan Louise

@JeanLouiseFinch

I agree with @JeanLouiseFinch it's a misconception to view all carbohydrates the same.

This overlooks some basic nutrition principles. While carbohydrates do all break down into sugar, they do so at vastly different speeds and have very different physiological effects.

It’s oversimplified and inaccurate to lump all carbohydrates together as “bad.”

Carbohydrates shouldn’t be judged without context.

For example, even if a candy bar and an apple had the same amount of carbs, their impact on the body would be completely different.

The candy bar leads to a rapid spike in blood sugar and offers little to no nutritional value. It's also engineered for quick satisfaction (sugar+fat) and lacks fiber and has empty calories.

The apple provides fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other helpful nutrients that slow digestion and produce a far more stable blood sugar response.

There is a huge variety of carbohydrates....legumes, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc (complex carbs)....and comparing and equating them as the same to highly processed cookies, cakes, and sodas (simple carbs) is overly simplistic, misleading and just wrong.....

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

SHOPR — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:46 GMT

@Lisa now in AZ wrote:
I stay away from sugar-free food sweetened by maltitol or any -tol. I get my cookies from Choc Zero, which is where I get most of my sweet treats. And, I agree that there are way too many net carbs in there to be a viable option for me. I also like to use ground up sugar-free cookies as a pie crust for sugar-free desserts.

@Lisa now in AZ This is just FWIW: I have heard multiple reports of Choc Zero products causing huge blood glucose spikes.
I'm not sure if it is due to the specific type of soluble fiber used, or the large amount of soluble fiber used in their products. Supposedly this was not an issue years ago, but their products changed.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

SHOPR — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:16:00 GMT

If I really wanted an Oreo, I would probably eat one regular Oreo, not the Zero Sugar version. They are both loaded with bad ingredients.

Or I would try making my own with black cocoa. I bought black cocoa at the beginning of my keto journey with that idea in mind. But almost 4 years later I still haven't made any.

There are tons of recipes online for Keto Oreos, some with"ok" ingredients, some not.

I don't want to consume high oxalates anymore, which cocoa has, but that is another medical topic, which also involves many so-called "healthy" vegetables, so I will stop here.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

RespectLife — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:42:40 GMT

Thank you @JeanLouiseFinch !

Appreciate the info!!

I tried Choc Zero for the first time when I caught them on sale....wow, really good quality but $$

I just tried these also, very good

Lily's Chocolate Salted Caramel Flavored No Added Sugar Baking chips.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Patriot3 — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:12:44 GMT

I stay away from sugar free (I am not diabetic) because of the sugar substitutes they use that irritate my stomach. And I agree, they are still full of empty carbs.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Lisa now in AZ — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:01:04 GMT

@SHOPR, thanks for the info on Choc Zero. I have found a small set of online vendors I use for my keto food. They absolutely ARE more expensive than the less expensive types of sugar replacements, but I have found that if I want to continue on keto, I have to be able to grab a snack that really tastes good. I am hoping the foods with sweeteners like monkfruit and allulose will come down in price soon. I am seeing more of those at the grocery store, which is great.

Yes, there is a lot to learn about nutrients. I had a manager once who had a heart attack and diabetes. When he came back to work, he was so proud of his new "healthy" snacks, but I did have to tell him that eating several POUNDS of grapes every day was not a healthy option and he needed to check his glucose. He just kept telling me that it was fruit, so it is healthy.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

haddon9 — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:13:19 GMT

Hmmmm looks like it still has 25 grams of carbs. It may have zero added sugars but just the fact that it doesn't have zero carbs doesn't mean it has no sugar.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

SHOPR — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:21:39 GMT

Another thing I notice in the main post by @Goodie2shoes is that the serving size in weight is 2/3 of the original serving size, and the total carbs are also 2/3 of the original total carbs. So there is NO reduction in carbohydrates at all.

Big food companies are only concerned about profit and care nothing whatsoever about honesty or people's health.

And several ingredients would likely be problematic for diabetics (I am not one) such as wheat flour, polydextrose, sorbitol and maltitol (I personally have never had issues with occasional 100% sucralose (also in these Oreos) but we each are different).

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

CelticCrafter — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:30:49 GMT

@Susan Louise wrote:
DH and I have learned that 'zero sugar' really means absolutely nothing.

Ok, so the carbs 'could be' less, and there is 'no sugar added', but ALL carbs turn to sugar when digested.
That is just how the human body functions.

So many folks on these forums don't even know what a carb is either.

For example, I have read posts from folks that say they don't eat carbs, but they eat a lot of veggies & fruits.

Ummmm...

Even the eggs and seafood DH and I eat have carbs...but they are minimal. For example, eggs have about 1 carb each...

I keep my daily carb count to less than 10 most days. My carbs 'might' get to around 20 on days I'll have scallops. However, 95-98% of the time my carb count is zero most days. I don't eat eggs or seafood every day.

So many folks don't understand this basic fact of how human physiology works.
It truly is sad.

We have taken these facts about carbs/sugars seriously. By doing so, DH is not a type 2 diabetic anymore and I am not pre-diabetic anymore.

@Susan Louise yes he is. Once a diabetic, always a diabetic. He's just in remission. Give up the crappy diet of no carbs and he would be right back to where he was.

Re: Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Susan Louise — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:18:03 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
@Susan Louise wrote:
DH and I have learned that 'zero sugar' really means absolutely nothing.

Ok, so the carbs 'could be' less, and there is 'no sugar added', but ALL carbs turn to sugar when digested.
That is just how the human body functions.

So many folks on these forums don't even know what a carb is either.

For example, I have read posts from folks that say they don't eat carbs, but they eat a lot of veggies & fruits.

Ummmm...

Even the eggs and seafood DH and I eat have carbs...but they are minimal. For example, eggs have about 1 carb each...

I keep my daily carb count to less than 10 most days. My carbs 'might' get to around 20 on days I'll have scallops. However, 95-98% of the time my carb count is zero most days. I don't eat eggs or seafood every day.

So many folks don't understand this basic fact of how human physiology works.
It truly is sad.

We have taken these facts about carbs/sugars seriously. By doing so, DH is not a type 2 diabetic anymore and I am not pre-diabetic anymore.

@Susan Louise yes he is. Once a diabetic, always a diabetic. He's just in remission. Give up the crappy diet of no carbs and he would be right back to where he was.

@CelticCrafter Totally disagree...

However, that is the case for those that choose to go back to ingesting poor choices.

And that is the key...folks have control and make their own choices.

DH and I never plan on changing the way we live our lifestyle. We have our health back 100%, off of all medications and feel 20-30 years younger.

No cookie, pie, cake, candy, (fruit - hybridized sugar/carb bombs), bread. potato, pasta, etc can ever tempt us to go back...EVER!

We have been living this way since 2018...

Life is good. The $$$ we save alone of not having to pay for meds is a bonus on top of it all.

We can afford all the fabulous ribeyes, seafood, etc we want...so delish & satiating.

Our only regret is not starting this lifestyle decades earlier. We would have never got all those health issues to begin with.