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 | 5 (low) |
| 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) |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 95% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 91% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 88% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 87% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 85% 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 |
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%
Choline:
2.7mg of 550mg
0.49%
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% | 5% |
10.9 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 5.4g | 13% | 59% |
1.9 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 26g | 40% | 9% |
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 | 12% |
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
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | 75% |
10 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 13mg | 1% | 68% |
9.6 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 88mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 3mg | 37% | 21% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 22g | N/A | 32% |
2.4 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | 46% |
1.8 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 57% |
1.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | 70% |
12.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 40g | 17% | 88% |
2.6 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | 73% |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 353mg | 15% | 30% |
1.4 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | 39% |
1.7 times more than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.39mg | 17% | 41% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | 65% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 29% | 24% |
1.3 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 24% | 24% |
2.4 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 20% | 48% |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | 72% |
3.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | 72% |
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% | 50% |
9.2 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 81µg | 20% | 27% |
1.3 times more than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans fat | 0.71g | N/A | 47% |
20.9 times less than Margarine
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| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | 96% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.1g | 41% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 6.7g | N/A | 24% |
1.5 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.3g | N/A | 13% |
5.7 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | 90% |
19.7 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
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 | 79% |
10.3 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
85 times less than Salmon
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| 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 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
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