Alright, let’s talk about them fortune cookies, you know, the crunchy things you get at the Chinese place. Folks always wonderin’, “How many calories are in those little buggers?” Well, it ain’t as simple as you think.
You see, these cookies ain’t all made the same. Some are bigger, some are smaller, and that means the calories are gonna be different too. But from what I hear, most of ’em ain’t got too many calories. Like, one of them small ones, the kind you get at Panda Express, they say it’s got about 20 calories. That ain’t much, right?
- Panda Express cookie: about 20 calories (8-ounce serving)
- Twin Dragon cookie: 25 calories (1 cookie)
- Hapi cookies: 120 calories (1 1/16 oz, that’s a bunch of ‘em!)
But here’s the thing, 20 calories here, 25 calories there, it all adds up, you know? And it ain’t like these cookies are good for ya. They don’t got no vitamins or nothin’. Just a bit of crunch and a little somethin’ sweet. Mostly, they’re just sugar and carbs. I heard someone say it’s like 80-90% carbs! That’s a lot of carbs, I tell ya. And a little bit of fat, too. Not much protein though. Maybe a tiny bit, but not enough to make a difference.
So, where do all them calories come from? Well, mostly the carbs, like I said. And a little bit from the fat. Them carbs give you energy, but too much and you start gettin’ a belly, you know? And the fat, well, that just sticks to ya. So, even if it’s just a few calories, it’s best not to eat too many of them cookies. One or two is fine, but don’t go eatin’ the whole bag!
Now, some of them bigger cookies, they got more calories. I saw one bag, Hapi they called it, and a whole bunch of them cookies had 120 calories! That’s a lot more than 20, ain’t it? And if you eat a whole bunch of those, well, you’re gonna be eatin’ a whole lotta calories. So, you gotta pay attention to how many you’re munchin’ on.
And don’t even get me started on all them numbers they talk about. Fat, protein, carbs, fiber, cholesterol… It’s enough to make your head spin! All I know is, if you eat too much of anythin’, you’re gonna get fat. And that ain’t good for nobody.
Some folks are always countin’ calories, lookin’ at the labels and whatnot. Me? I just try to eat sensible. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. And I don’t go crazy on the sweets, even them fortune cookies. They’re tasty, sure, but they ain’t worth gettin’ a big ol’ belly over.
And another thing, don’t go thinkin’ them fortunes are gonna tell you the future. That’s just silly. Them cookies are made in a factory, hundreds at a time. The fortunes are just random, you know? If one happens to come true, well, that’s just luck. Don’t go blamin’ the cookie if your luck’s bad!
So, to sum it up, them fortune cookies ain’t got a whole lot of calories, but they ain’t good for ya either. They’re mostly carbs and a little bit of fat. If you eat one or two, it ain’t gonna hurt ya. But don’t go eatin’ a whole bag, or you’ll be sorry. And don’t go thinkin’ they’re gonna make you rich or find you a husband. They’re just cookies, nothin’ more. Just enjoy the crunch and the little piece of paper inside, and don’t worry too much about the calories. Life’s too short to be countin’ every little calorie, you know?
But if you are watchin’ your weight, just remember, those little cookies add up. A few here and there throughout the week might not seem like much, but it can make a difference in the long run. Just be mindful, that’s all. And if you wanna know exactly how many calories are in the cookie you’re eatin’, well, you gotta look at the package. They usually put that kinda stuff on there nowadays. But like I said, most of ’em ain’t too bad. Just don’t go overboard, and you’ll be just fine.
So next time you crack open a fortune cookie, remember what I told ya. Enjoy the moment, but don’t go crazy. It’s all about balance, you know? A little bit of treat is okay, just don’t make it your whole meal. And as for the fortune? Well, take it with a grain of salt… and maybe a little bit of humor.
