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Shortbread Calories
Rich, buttery cookie
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Shortbread Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
520
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
64g
· 49%
Protein
5.2g
· 4%
Fat
27g
· 47%
Fiber
1.2g
Shortbread Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
180µg · 20% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Shortbread Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Shortbread Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Shortbread Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Shortbread Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Shortbread Fat Profile
SATURATED
17.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
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Shortbread — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in shortbread?
Shortbread contains 520 calories per 100g. It is a calorie-dense sweet.
Is shortbread high glycemic, and is it suitable for my diet?
Shortbread has a glycemic index of 65 and provides 64g carbs per 100g. It is a processed sweet that fits omnivore, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets, and it contains gluten and dairy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.