Samoas are sometimes called "caramel delites." Many people like buying Girl Scout Samoas, partly because of their uniquely delicious taste and partly because of the worthy cause the purchase supports. As with most cookies, be careful not to overindulge because of their sugar and fat content.
Calories and Fat
One serving of two Girl Scout's Samoa cookies contains 140 calories, with 70 calories from fat. The total fat content is 7 g, which is about 11 percent of your daily recommended intake. The saturated fat content is 5 g, which is about 25 percent of your daily recommended intake of saturated fat. Saturated fat should be limited in your diet; according to the Harvard School of Public Health, eating too much saturated fat can increase your likelihood of developing conditions such as heart disease.
Carbohydrates and Protein
Those two Samoa cookies contain 19 g of total carbohydrates, which is about 6 percent of your daily intake recommendation for carbohydrates. It contains 10 g of sugars, as well as 1 g of dietary fiber, which is about 5 percent of your daily recommended intake of fiber. Including fiber in your diet can help maintain healthy digestion and prevent constipation.
Sodium
The two Samoa cookies contain 55 mg of sodium, which is about 2 percent of your recommended daily sodium intake. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, eating too much sodium can lead to an increased risk of blood pressure disorder. However, your body does need some sodium to function, particularly in the nervous system, muscular system and blood.
Iron
The two Samoas contain about 4 percent of your recommended daily intake of iron -- a person's specific daily requirement varies depending on gender and age. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements by the National Institutes of Health, your body uses iron primarily to transport the oxygen you breathe in throughout the body so it can actually be used; iron is a major component of red blood cells.
References
- GirlScoutCookies.org: Nutrition Information
- Harvard School of Public Health; Replacing Saturated Fat with Polyunsaturated Fat May Cut Heart Disease Risk; March 2010
- University of Maryland Medical Center; Fiber; David Zieve, MD, MHA et al.; February 2010
- University of Maryland Medical Center; Sodium in Diet - All Information; Patrika Tsai, MD; June 23, 2008
- National Institutes of Health: Iron
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