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Shortbread nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Shortbread

Shortbread
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
64 (medium)
Glycemic load 5 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 514 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 62 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cookie (11.8 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 2.7 (acidic)
TOP 5% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 95% of foods
TOP 9% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 91% of foods
TOP 12% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 88% of foods
TOP 13% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 87% of foods
TOP 15% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 85% of foods

Shortbread calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 514
Calories in 1 oz 146 28.35 g
Calories in 1 cookie 61 11.8 g

Shortbread Glycemic index (GI)

64

Shortbread Glycemic load (GL)

5

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.9% 112% 10% 28% 7.8% 46% 13% 30% 51% 34%
Calcium: 39mg of 1,000mg 3.9%
Iron: 8.9mg of 8mg 112%
Magnesium: 42mg of 420mg 10%
Phosphorus: 198mg of 700mg 28%
Potassium: 264mg of 3,400mg 7.8%
Sodium: 1059mg of 2,300mg 46%
Zinc: 1.5mg of 11mg 13%
Copper: 0.27mg of 1mg 30%
Manganese: 1.2mg of 2mg 51%
Selenium: 19µg of 55µg 34%

Mineral chart - relative view

3 mg
TOP 21%
353 mg
TOP 30%
0.39 mg
TOP 41%
0.09 mg
TOP 57%
6.2 µg
TOP 65%
13 mg
TOP 68%
0.49 mg
TOP 70%
66 mg
TOP 73%
14 mg
TOP 75%
88 mg
TOP 85%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.06% 49% 0% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 61% 0% 0.49% 28%
Vitamin A: 3IU of 5,000IU 0.06%
Vitamin E: 7.3mg of 15mg 49%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.1mg of 1mg 88%
Vitamin B2: 0.94mg of 1mg 72%
Vitamin B3: 9.8mg of 16mg 61%
Vitamin B5: 0.96mg of 5mg 19%
Vitamin B6: 0.21mg of 1mg 16%
Folate: 243µg of 400µg 61%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 2.7mg of 550mg 0.49%
Vitamin K: 33µg of 120µg 28%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.35 mg
TOP 24%
0.31 mg
TOP 24%
81 µg
TOP 27%
2.4 mg
TOP 39%
3.3 mg
TOP 48%
11 µg
TOP 50%
0.32 mg
TOP 72%
0.07 mg
TOP 72%
1 IU
TOP 75%
0.9 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

6% 26% 62% 4% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.4 g of 50 g
5.4 g (11% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 40%
26.2 g of 65 g
26.2 g (40% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 21%
63.8 g of 300 g
63.8 g (21% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.6 g of 2,000 g
3.6 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1 g
1 g

Fat type information

35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.3 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

65% 34%
Starch: 40 g
Sucrose: 21 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Shortbread

34% 2% 64%
Sugar: 22 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Other: 41 g

All nutrients for Shortbread per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 514kcal 26% 5% 10.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 5.4g 13% 59% 1.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 26g 40% 9% 1.3 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 62g N/A 12% 1.2 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 64g 21% 15% 2.3 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 14mg 3% 75% 10 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 13mg 1% 68% 9.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 88mg 3% 85% 1.7 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3mg 37% 21% 1.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 22g N/A 32% 2.4 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.3g 5% 46% 1.8 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.09mg 10% 57% 1.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.49mg 4% 70% 12.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 40g 17% 88% 2.6 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 66mg 9% 73% 2.8 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 353mg 15% 30% 1.4 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16% 39% 1.7 times more than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 6.2µg 11% 65%
Manganese 0.39mg 17% 41%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 29% 24% 1.3 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 24% 24% 2.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 20% 48% 2.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6% 72% 3.5 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5% 72% 1.7 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 11µg 9% 50% 9.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.71g N/A 47% 20.9 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 81µg 20% 27% 1.3 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 0.9mg 0% 96%
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41% 15% 1.4 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.7g N/A 24% 1.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 8.3g N/A 13% 5.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.3g 0% 90% 19.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 51% 690 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.89g N/A 79% 10.3 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 51% 85 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A 82%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 94%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 81%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.3g N/A 81% 1.7 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 514
% Daily Value*
40%
Total Fat 26g
37%
Saturated Fat 8.1g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
15%
Sodium 353mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 64g
5.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 5.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 13mg 1.3%

Iron 3mg 37%

Potassium 88mg 2.6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Shortbread nutrition infographic

Shortbread nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.