Newman's Own Organics Newman O's Cookies

by Newman's Own

Product Features

• Case of 12 16-ounce packages of ginger cookie sandwiches (192 total ounces)
• Made with organic flour, organic palm fruit oil, and real ginger
• No trans fat, no hydrogenated oil, no cholesterol
• Certified organic ingredients
• Product of the USA

Product Description

Flavor: Ginger-O's | Size: 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)

Product Description

There's something different in the Newman's O's line of delicious cookies: for a change from chocolate, try Ginger O's, a snappy cookie sandwich made with real ginger, all organic ingredients, and filled with a delicious vanilla-flavored cream filling. Like all Newman's O's, Ginger O's contain no trans fatty acids, no cholesterol, and they make the perfect snack. They're made with palm fruit oil, which also has less saturated fat than butter. Now you can snack healthy without sacrifice taste!

Product Description

Newman'S Own Organics 12X 16 Oz Organic Ginger-O'S Cookie Our New Cookies Definitely Live Up To That Slogan. We'Ve Produced A Line Of Cookies Made With Organic Ingredients And We Feel That They Can Compete With Any Packaged Chocolate Chip Cookie Currently In The Stores.: (Note: This Product Description Is Informational Only. Always Check The Actual Product Label In Your Possession For The Most Accurate Ingredient Information Before Use. For Any Health Or Dietary Related Matter Always Consult Your Doctor Before Use.)

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CR41CY
• UPC: 757645022477
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,690 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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89 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comparison of Sandwich Cookies: Mathematical and Political Considerations., July 24, 2006

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M. Allen Greenbaum (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Newman's Own Organics Newman O's, (Original) Creme Filled Chocolate Cookies, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

In this multi-level analysis of Newman-O's vs. Oreos, we consider three areas: Taste, Values, and Nutrition (as always, consult a physician or other professional about nutritional concerns).

1) Taste. A Draw--Newman-O's for adults/Oreos for kids:
Nutritional considerations aside, Kraft (which owns Nabisco) Oreos have the advantage of more sugar and a familiarity that does not bring contempt. Newman's have a more "mature" taste, heavier on the cocoa side with hints of dark chocolate, and not as sweet as Oreos. Newman-O's, however, are somewhat of an acquire d taste: At first I didn't like them, then began to appreciate the more subtle cocoa flavors. My hunch, though, is that kids will prefer Oreos.

2) Values. Newman 1, Kraft 0 (maybe even -1):
Threatened by a lawsuit and federal truth-in-labeling regulations, Kraft finally removed the trans fat (probably the worst kind of fat) from Oreos in 2006, even though a company spokesperson once said this would be "difficult," and that trans fat availability should be left to nutritionists, not to legislators or the courts. (Perhaps Oreos are "red state" cookies, and Newman's are for "blue staters?") Before legislation requiring labeling of any trans fat of half a gram or more, Kraft did not list it; Newman)'s never had it.

Newman's, as always, donates all after-tax profits to charity; Kraft donates an unknown amount, because they don't publicize it, and because you can bet the CEO's stock options that they're not donating all of it. While I don't want to get too political here, Newman's uses a number of organic ingredients, and organic food proponents cite the resulting health and environmental benefits.

3) Nutrition. Advantage, Newman-O's, but 2 cookies or 3?
It turns out that nutritional information for Oreos is based on a 34 gram, three cookie serving size; Newman-O's uses a 28 gram, 2 cookie serving size. As shown below, the 2 cookie serving size outclasses Oreos on having more of the good and less of the bad. One could argue, however, that this is an unfair comparison, because a serving size of Newman-0's is % smaller than that for Oreos. (Although one could also argue that Newman's supports "portion control." However, if your portion control isn't controlled and you have 3 Newman-O's, the nutritional edge decreases. Still, even 3 Newman's (compared to 3 Oreos) gives you 3.57% less total fat, and less sodium. However, you'll consume 11% more saturated fat, more carbohydrates (47.25 grams to 25 for 3 Oreos), more calories (195 to 160). Some people may also prefer Newman-O's wheat-free ingredients and use of sweeteners, rather than the often maligned high-fructose corn syrup found in Kraft Oreos.

The Verdict. A great Paul Newman movie! Oh, and if I have to choose, I'd say at least try the Newman-O's. You (the adult, but perhaps not your kids) may like the taste better than Oreos, and the 2 cookie serving size handily beats the 3 serving-size of Oreos on total and saturated fat, sugar, calories, and sodium (as well as containng more organic ingredients). At three cookies each, the difference begin to disappear, though with Newman-O's you satisfy not your appetite for cookies, but your hunger for helping people in need. I know, it sounds touchy-feely, but it's true.

Ingredients--Kraft Regular Oreos:
SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL AND/OR PALM OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, BAKING SODA, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), VANILLIN-AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CHOCOLATE.

OREOS, Nutritional Information. 3 cookies (34 grams):
Total fat (7 grams), Saturated fat (2 g). Trans fat (0 g), calories (160), sugar (14 grams), Total Carbohydrates, (25g), dietary fiber (1 g), protein (2 g), sodium (190 mg), no cholesterol, iron (10% ofrecommended daily requirement--based on a 2,000 calorie diet), sodium

Ingredients, Newman-O's (information from drugstore.com):
Organic barley flour, organic sugar, powdered sugar, organic palm oil, organic corn flour, organic rice flour, canola oil (expeller pressed), organic cocoa, cocoa (processed with alkali), organic unsweetened chocolate, natural flavor, salt, baking soda, soy lecithin (an emulsifier). No hydrogenated oil, no trans-fatty acids. Manufactured on equipment that may process products containing peanuts, other nuts, and milk powder. Wheat Free, dairy-free, kosher (OU-D).

Nutrition, Newman-O's (3 methods of calculation).
A. 2 cookies, (28 grams):
Total fat (4.5 grams), Saturated fat (1.5 g). Trans fat (0 g), calories (130), sugar (10.0 grams), Total Carbohydrates, (31.5g), dietary fiber (1 g), protein (2 g), sodium (85 mg), no cholesterol, iron (8% of recommended daily requirement--based on a 2,000 calorie diet), sodium

B. 3 cookies (42 grams):
Total fat (6.75 grams), Saturated fat (2.25 g). Trans fat (0 g), calories (195), sugar (16.5 grams), Total Carbohydrates, (31.5g), dietary fiber (0 g), protein (1.5 g), sodium (120 mg), no cholesterol, iron (10% of recommended daily requirement--based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

C. Serving Sizes Equal (Multiply values above by 34 grams/28 grams, round off to nearest tenth):
Total fat (5.5 grams), Saturated fat (1.8 g). Trans fat (0 g), calories (157.9), sugar (12.1 grams), Total Carbohydrates, (38.3g), dietary fiber (1.2 g), protein (2.4 g), sodium (103.2 mg), no cholesterol, iron (9.7% of recommended daily requirement--based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Note: For "cookie sandwich" filling fans, Newman's version is also easier to separate.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dip them in chocolate and wow your friends!, February 27, 2007

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J. Ball (Upstate NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Newman's Own Organics Newman O's, Chocolate Creme Filled Chocolate Cookies, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

These cookies are superb all by themselves. Far superior to "that other sandwich cookie" in every way. But if you really want to tip the scale into complete decadence, melt some Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Chips in your double boiler, and dip these cookies, then remove to a rack to dry. Your friends will all think you got them at some fancy chocolate store, and beg you for more. Keep out of reach of children!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Original is great, Wheat/dairy free is a bit tough, August 6, 2006

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K. Bateman "kathik" (Southbury, Ct. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Newman's Own Organics Newman-O'S, Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Creme, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

I love the Original Vanilla Creme Newman's O's, so when I saw the Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free on sale one day I picked one up. I figured it would basically be the same as the Original. The chocolate and vanilla tastes are great, but I found the cookies themselves to be rock hard. So unless you have an issue with wheat or dairy products, I would recommend the Original Vanilla Creme, and not the Wheat-Free/Dairy-Free variety.

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