Lemon Cookies
Lemon Cookies by Target Stores provides 481 kcal per 100 g, with 29.6 g of sugars and 7.4 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Biscuits category. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 cookies (27 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 481 kcal | 130 kcal | 457 +5% | |
| Total fat | 22.2 g | 6 g | 8% | 20.3 +10% |
| Saturated fat | 11.1 g | 3 g | 15% | 8.8 +26% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g | 18 g | 7% | 64 |
| Total sugars | 29.6 g | 8 g | 28.5 | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.5 +6% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 2 g | 4% | 6.8 +9% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 0.7 −6% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 23309 Biscuits products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of fiber
- 3.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other biscuits
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Ingredients
Enriched bleached wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar topping (dextrose, corn starch, palm oil, titanium dioxide [color], artificial flavor), palm oil, sugar, lemon flavored bits (sugar, vegetable oil [palm, palm kernel], enriched wheat flour [flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], lemon juice powder [corn syrup solids, lemon juice with lemon oil], natural & artificial flavors, citric cid, soy lecithin, yellow 5 lake), butter (cream, salt, anntto [color]), contains 2% or less of: lemon juice, salt, egg whites, high fructose corn syrup, natural & artificial flavors, corn starch, soy lecithin (emulsifier), leavening (ammonium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), whey, caramel (color).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
Titanium dioxide has not been authorised as a food additive in the EU since February 7, 2022.
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Titanium dioxide.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 cookies (27 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239033456
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lemon Cookies?
Lemon Cookies contains 481 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (3 cookies (27 g)).
How much sugar is in Lemon Cookies?
Lemon Cookies has 29.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Lemon Cookies healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Lemon Cookies vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Lemon Cookies contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Lemon Cookies contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Titanium dioxide (E171). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Yellow 5 (E102) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars Yellow 5 (E102) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars Yellow 5 (E102) from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102); the EU has not allowed titanium dioxide in food since 2022. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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