One of the most exciting moments of all time in the gluten-free community was Nabisco announcing Gluten Free Oreos coming to stores January 2021. Well, THEY’RE HERE! We did a blindfolded taste test to see if Gluten Free Oreos taste as good as the original.
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos taste extremely similar to original Nabisco Oreos. In a blindfolded taste test, it was difficult to tell the difference between Gluten Free Oreos and original Oreos. Many people who follow a gluten-free diet say that Gluten Free Oreos taste the same.
We also taste tested how other brands’ gluten-free sandwich cookies compared to Gluten Free and original Oreos. This post also goes over ingredients, allergens, and pricing. (Yes, Gluten Free Oreos are more expensive than Original Oreos)
The Taste and Texture of Gluten Free Oreos
If you follow the gluten-free Instagram community, or if you’re a part of the glutenfree or celiac subreddits (a subreddit is a basically a forum on the Reddit platform about a specific topic), you will have seen that half of all posts on those platforms were about Gluten Free Oreos for the first few days following their arrival stores.
Gluten Free Oreos are a big deal!
My wife Sydney I and wanted to test as scientifically as possible if Gluten Free Oreos taste the same as regular Oreos. Since I have celiac disease, I haven’t eaten an oreo in 4 years, and I was only able to try the Gluten Free Oreos, but my wife doesn’t have to eat gluten-free. So, here’s how we ran our taste test.
- I first tried various other brands of gluten-free sandwich cookies to see how much they reminded me of Oreos
- I then tried Gluten Free Oreos
- Next, I numbered all the cookies (including Oreos with gluten), blindfolded my wife, and then she would randomly pick numbers to select which cookie she would try
- As she tried the various cookies, she would guess whether they were the Gluten Free Oreos, the Original Oreos, or a non-Oreo gluten-free sandwich cookie.
You can watch our full taste test here:
Below is the complete list of cookies that we included in our taste testing:
- Nabisco Oreos
- Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos
- Goodie Girl Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Cookies
- Glutino Chocolate Vanilla Creme Gluten Free Cookies
- Great Value Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies
- Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies
We realize we did not include all gluten-free sandwich cookies in our taste test. We used these cookies as we were the most familiar with them.
Results: Both Sydney and I agreed that Gluten Free Oreos tasted the same as regular Oreos. Sydney actually guessed that the Gluten Free Oreos were the original Oreos! The taste and texture of the Gluten Free Oreos was spot on.
Here’s how the other brands of gluten-free sandwich cookies compared in taste and texture:
Great Value Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies
These cookies were softer and had less crunch than Oreos. They were the first cookies I tried in the taste test, and I originally gave them about a 5 out of 10 as far as how much they tasted like Oreos.
I later tasted them again, and after having eaten Gluten Free Oreos, I dropped rating to a 3 or 4 for both how good they taste and how much they taste like Oreos. They just didn’t really impress me.
Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies
Gluten Free Joe Joes were also softer and less crunchy than Oreos. I tried these second, and also gave them a 5 out of 10 for how much they taste like Oreos. They were at least slightly better than the Great Value brand cookies, but still weren’t really comparable to Oreos.
Goodie Girl Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Cookies
The Goodie Girl cookies stepped it up a notch from the Trader Joe’s and Great value brands. These cookie were similar in crunch and texture to Oreos, and they tasted better and sweeter than both the previous 2 brands.
The crunchiness had a bigger impact on the overall eating experience than I thought it would, and it’s much more enjoyable to eat a sandwich a cookie with a good crunch than to eat a soft cookie. I tried these third, and gave them a 7 out of 10 for how much they reminded me of Oreos.
Glutino Chocolate Vanilla Creme Gluten Free Cookies
Glutino cookies were the last cookies I tried right before trying Gluten Free Oreos. They were in a level equal to that of the Goodie Girl Cookies, and were noticeably better than Trader Joe’s or Great Value cookies
These cookies were also crunchy like Oreos and had a good sweet taste. They also earned at 7 out of 10 for Oreo likeness. Even though they tasted slightly different than Goodie Girl cookies, I would rank them about the same as far as how good they taste.
Nabisco Gluten Free Original Oreos
10 out 10, these tasted exactly like Oreos. Now that I have re-experienced the taste of Oreo, I do prefer these to all other brands of gluten-free sandwich cookies.
Weight and Pricing of Oreos vs Gluten Free Oreos
Here’s a breakdown of weight and pricing information for Oreos and other gluten-free sandwich cookies. Prices will vary base on location where you make your purchase.
| Cookie Type | Ounces Per Package | Cost Per Package | Price Per Ounce |
| Oreos Original | 14.3 | $3.33 | $0.233 |
| Oreos Double Stuffed | 15.35 | $3.33 | $0.217 |
| Gluten Free Oreos | 13.29 | $3.67 | $0.276 |
| Gluten Free Double Stuffed Oreos | 14.03 | $3.67 | $0.262 |
| Glutino Gluten Free Cookies | 10.5 | $3.72 | $0.354 |
| Goodie Girl Gluten Free Cookies | 10.6 | $2.99 | $0.282 |
| Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Cookies | 12.5 | $3.99 | $0.319 |
| Great Value Gluten Free Cookies | 10.5 | $2.68 | $0.255 |
We bought our Oreos and Gluten Free Oreos from Walmart.com. While I’m not surprised that Gluten Free Oreos are more expensive than original Oreos, I am surprised that they are only 18.5% more expensive per ounce. (Gluten Free Double Stuffed Oreos are about 17% more expensive per ounce.)
In another one of our posts that’s about the cost of gluten-free food, we discuss how gluten-free food is on average 183% more expensive than it’s gluten-containing counter part. We can all appreciate Nabisco keeping the cost of Gluten Free Oreos down.
Gluten Free Oreos seem to be available in only one package size right now, while original Oreos are available in many different package sizes, and they seem to be more commonly sold in “Family Size” or “Party Size” packs. These larger packs are cheaper per ounce than that package we compared in the table above.
Allergens, Nutrient Facts and Ingredients for Gluten Free Oreos
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos are Certified Gluten Free
The cherry on top for Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos is that they’re Certified Gluten Free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO). The GFCO is one of the largest independent gluten-free certification organizations in the US.
If the GFCO certifies a product as gluten-free, that means the product is guaranteed to be gluten-free because it’s passed very strict gluten-free standards. Whether you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant, you can trust that Gluten Free Oreos are really gluten-free.
Of the other brands offering gluten-free sandwich cookies that we compared, all were Certified Gluten Free by the GFCO except for Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s cookies.
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos Contain Soy, Oats, and Xanthan Gum
Another thing to note about Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos is that the only allergen they contain is soy. Glutino Gluten Free Cookies were the only other brand that only had soy as an allergen.
All other brands contained soy and at least one others allergen. Great Value and Goodie Girl gluten-free cookies contain soy and milk, while Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Cookies contain soy and egg.
One thing to be aware of with Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos is that they are made with oat flour. Some people with celiac disease avoid oats because oats can trigger symptoms even when the oats are gluten-free. All other brands of gluten-free cookies, except for Goodie Girl cookies, don’t use oat flour.
Those familiar with the gluten cross contamination of oats may be wondering if Nabisco’s Gluten Free Oreos are really gluten-free. As mentioned previously, because these Oreos are Certified Gluten Free by the GFCO, you can trust that the cookies are indeed gluten-free.
If you avoid Zanthan Gum, you are unfortunately out of luck because Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos and all brands of gluten-free sandwich cookies we compared use xanthan gum.
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreo Nutrient Facts
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos are about as healthy as original Oreos when comparing calories, fat, sodium, and carbohydrate content. Gluten Free Oreos do have marginally less salt than original Oreos.
These 2 tables below break down key nutrient facts for Gluten Free Oreos, original Oreos, and other gluten-free sandwich cookies.
I applaud Nabisco for not only making Gluten Free Oreos taste the same as the original Oreos, but for also getting the same taste using different ingredients while not making the cookies higher in calories, fat, sodium, and carbs.
| Cookie Type | Calories Per Cookie | Fat Per Cookie |
| Oreos Original | 53 | 2.3g |
| Oreos Double Stuffed | 70 | 3.5g |
| Gluten Free Oreos | 53 | 2.3g |
| Gluten Free Double Stuffed Oreos | 70 | 3.5g |
| Glutino Gluten Free Cookies | 65 | 2.5g |
| Goodie Girl Gluten Free Cookies | 57 | 2g |
| Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Cookies | 70 | 3.5g |
| Great Value Gluten Free Cookies | 53 | 2.3g |
| Cookie Type | Sodium Per Cookie | Carbohydrates Per Cookie |
| Oreos Original | 45mg | 8.3g |
| Oreos Double Stuffed | 45mg | 10.5g |
| Gluten Free Oreos | 43.3mg | 8.3g |
| Gluten Free Double Stuffed Oreos | 42.5mg | 10.5g |
| Glutino Gluten Free Cookies | 37.5mg | 11g |
| Goodie Girl Gluten Free Cookies | 46.67mg | 9.3g |
| Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Cookies | 45mg | 6.7g |
| Great Value Gluten Free Cookies | 46.7mg | 8g |
Nabisco Gluten Free Oreos Ingredients
- Sugar
- White Rice Flour
- Tapioca Starch
- Palm Oil
- Canola Oil
- Whole Oat Flour
- Cornstarch
- Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
- Invert Sugar
- Soy Lecithin
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Xanthan Gum
- Chocolate
- Artificial Flavor
- Contains: Soy
Glutino Chocolate Vanilla Creme Gluten Free Cookies Ingredients
- Confectioner’s Sugar
- Cane Sugar
- Tapioca Starch
- Palm Oil
- White Rice Flour
- Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali
- Tapioca Syrup
- Cassava Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Potato Flour
- Soy Lecithin
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Xanthan Gum
- Baking Soda
- Contains: Soy
Goodie Girl Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Cookies Ingredients
- Sugar
- Rice Flour
- Palm Oil
- Corn Starch
- Gluten Free Oat Flour
- Tapioca Starch
- Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
- Potato Starch
- Nonfat Milk
- Xanthan Gum
- Molasses
- Soy Lecithin
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Salt
- Natural Flavor
- Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Contains: Milk and soy. Produced in a peanut free facility that uses tree nuts
Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies Ingredients
- Cane Sugar
- Gluten Free Flour Blend (Organic Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Potato Starch, Soy Flour, Potato Flour, Tapioca Starch, Xanthan Gum, Arabic Gum, Carrageenan)
- Palm Oil
- Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
- Canola Oil
- Invert Sugar
- Syrup
- Egg White Powder
- Baking Soda
- Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Natural Flavors
- Vanilla Bean Seeds
- Soy Lecithin
- Sea Salt
- Contains: Eggs, Soy
- May Contain: Milk, Tree nuts (coconut)
Great Value Gluten Free Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies Ingredients
- Sugar
- Rice Flour
- Vegetable Shortening (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil)
- Cornstarch
- Tapioca Starch
- Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
- Nonfat Milk
- Potato Starch
- Xanthan Gum
- Molasses
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Salt
- Soy Lecithin
- Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Vanilla Extract
- Natural Flavors
- Contains: Milk and Soy
- May Contain Traces of Eggs, Almonds, Coconut, and Pecans