Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

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.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@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.

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

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.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@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.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Goodie2shoes

I'm afraid not. That is still too high for empty calories.

Lisa now in AZ · ‎03-11-2010

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.

Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

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.

spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

@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.

retiredatlast · ‎06-15-2015

@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).

Flika13 · ‎04-30-2014

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.