Ingredient score breakdown
Refined sugar
+1.4
High sugar content drives insulin resistance, glycation reactions, and pro-inflammatory cytokine release.
Butter (saturated fat)
+1.0
While natural, high saturated fat content can promote inflammatory prostaglandin production in excess.
Refined wheat flour
+0.8
Low-fiber carbohydrates rapidly convert to glucose, triggering inflammatory metabolic responses.
Dark chocolate chips
-0.3
Cocoa flavanols provide antioxidant protection, but content is minimal in most commercial cookies.