Shortbread nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Shortbread
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 514 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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64 (medium) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 5 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 62 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cookie (11.8 g) |
| 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) |
Sucrose ⓘHigher in Sucrose content than 99% of foods
Starch ⓘHigher in Starch content than 98% of foods
Trans fat ⓘHigher in Trans fat content than 95% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 94% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 94% of foods
Shortbread calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of shortbread | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 514 | |
| Calories in 1 cookie | 61 | 11.8 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 146 | 28.35 g |
| Calories for different varieties of shortbread | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain (this food) | 514 | 100 g |
| Cookies, shortbread, reduced fat | 451 | 100 g |
| Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, pecan | 542 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Shortbread
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 1 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 957 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 19 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 1.9 |
Shortbread Glycemic index (GI)
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Shortbread Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
7.3mg of 15mg
49%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
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%
Vitamin K:
33µg of 120µg
28%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
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
Saturated fat:
8.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
6.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.3 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
Sugar:
22 g
Fiber:
1.3 g
Other:
41 g
All nutrients for Shortbread per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% | 6% |
10.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein per 100 calories | 1g | N/A | 85% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 957kcal | N/A | 12% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | N/A | 95% | |
| Protein | 5.4g | 13% | 60% |
1.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | N/A | 47% | |
| Fats | 26g | 40% | 10% |
1.3 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 62g | N/A | 13% |
1.2 times more than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 64g | 21% | 15% |
2.3 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | 67% |
10 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | 65% |
9.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 81% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 3mg | 37% | 20% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 22g | N/A | 12% |
2.4 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | 39% |
1.8 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 44% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | 63% |
12.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 40g | 17% | 2% |
2.6 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | 67% |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 353mg | 15% | 29% |
1.4 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | 7% |
1.7 times more than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 17% | 17% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | 47% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 29% | 17% |
1.3 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 24% | 18% |
2.4 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 20% | 42% |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | 47% |
3.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | 62% |
1.7 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | 10% |
9.2 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 0.71g | N/A | 5% |
20.9 times less than Margarine
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| Folate | 81µg | 20% | 13% |
1.3 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 8.1g | 41% | 12% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | 51% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.7g | N/A | 17% |
1.5 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.3g | N/A | 6% |
5.7 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | 10% |
19.7 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 20% |
690 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.89g | N/A | 2% |
10.3 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 20% |
85 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 5% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | 2% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 9% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 10% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.3g | N/A | 2% |
1.7 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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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.