Shortbread nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Shortbread

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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64 (medium)
Glycemic load
5 (low)
Calories
514
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
62.48 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are 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)
Calories
Fats
Net carbs
Polyunsaturated fat
Carbs
Explanation: The given food contains more Calories than 95% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calories than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Fats, Net carbs, Polyunsaturated fat, and Carbs.
Shortbread Glycemic index (GI)
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Shortbread Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
13 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
2.98 mg of 8 mg
37%
Magnesium:
14 mg of 420 mg
3%
Phosphorus:
66 mg of 700 mg
9%
Potassium:
88 mg of 3,400 mg
3%
Sodium:
353 mg of 2,300 mg
15%
Zinc:
0.49 mg of 11 mg
4%
Copper:
0.09 mg of 1 mg
10%
Manganese:
0.393 mg of 2 mg
17%
Selenium:
6.2 µg of 55 µg
11%
Choline:
0.9 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Iron
2.98 mg
TOP 21%
Sodium
353 mg
TOP 30%
Manganese
0.393 mg
TOP 41%
Copper
0.09 mg
TOP 57%
Selenium
6.2 µg
TOP 65%
Calcium
13 mg
TOP 68%
Zinc
0.49 mg
TOP 70%
Phosphorus
66 mg
TOP 73%
Magnesium
14 mg
TOP 75%
Potassium
88 mg
TOP 85%
Choline
0.9 mg
TOP 96%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
2.44 mg of 15 mg
16%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.353 mg of 1 mg
29%
Vitamin B2:
0.314 mg of 1 mg
24%
Vitamin B3:
3.275 mg of 16 mg
20%
Vitamin B5:
0.321 mg of 5 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.071 mg of 1 mg
5%
Folate:
81 µg of 400 µg
20%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
11 µg of 120 µg
9%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.353 mg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B2
0.314 mg
TOP 24%
Folate
81 µg
TOP 27%
Vitamin E
2.44 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B3
3.275 mg
TOP 48%
Vitamin K
11 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B5
0.321 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B6
0.071 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin A
1 IU
TOP 75%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 11%
5.37 g of 50 g
11%
Fats:
Daily Value: 40%
26.22 g of 65 g
40%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 21%
63.78 g of 300 g
21%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.6 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
1.03 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Shortbread
Sugar:
21.65 g
Fiber:
1.3 g
Other:
40.83 g
All nutrients for Shortbread per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 514kcal | 26% | 5% |
10.9 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 5.37g | 13% | 59% |
1.9 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 26.22g | 40% | 9% |
1.3 times less than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 62.48g | N/A | 12% |
1.2 times more than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 63.78g | 21% | 15% |
2.3 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 2.98mg | 37% | 21% |
1.1 times more than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 13mg | 1% | 68% |
9.6 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | 75% |
10 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | 32% |
2.4 times more than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | 46% |
1.8 times less than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 57% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | 70% |
12.9 times less than Beef![]() |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | 88% |
2.6 times more than Potato![]() |
Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | 73% |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 353mg | 15% | 30% |
1.4 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% | 75% |
16706 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | 39% |
1.7 times more than Kiwifruit![]() |
Manganese | 0.39mg | 17% | 41% | |
Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | 65% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 29% | 24% |
1.3 times more than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 24% | 24% |
2.4 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 3.28mg | 20% | 48% |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | 72% |
3.5 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | 72% |
1.7 times less than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | 50% |
9.2 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 81µg | 20% | 27% |
1.3 times more than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 0.71g | N/A | 47% |
20.9 times less than Margarine![]() |
Saturated Fat | 8.11g | 41% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.71g | N/A | 24% |
1.5 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.33g | N/A | 13% |
5.7 times less than Walnut![]() |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | 90% |
19.7 times less than Apple![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.89g | N/A | 79% |
10.3 times less than Canola oil![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
85 times less than Salmon![]() |
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 | 7.25g | N/A | 81% |
1.7 times less than Almond![]() |
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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
36%
Saturated Fat 8g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
15%
Sodium 353mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
5g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
13mg
1%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
88mg
3%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol

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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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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated 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.
Source
Low in Sugars

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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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Shortbread nutrition infographic

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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.