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Shortbread⏱ 70 min total
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Shortbread

Per 1 serving · 45 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
240
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.9g
    5% of calories
  • Carbs
    19g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    64% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Shortbread (45 g) has 240 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in manganese (37% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
535cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.2g
Net carbs
19g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.7g
6.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Manganese37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A11%
  • Phosphorus10%
  • Copper15%
  • Selenium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 60 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly toast pine nuts for approximately 7 minutes and chop (if using.)

  2. 2

    Blend together butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl with a fork until combined well. Sift flour into butter mixture and blend with fork until mixture forms a soft dough.

  3. 3

    Transfer dough to an ungreased large baking sheet and pat into a 9- by 4 1/2-inch rectangle. Crimp edges decoratively and prick dough all over with tines of a fork. Score dough crosswise with the back of a knife into 8 sections. If desired, sprinkle with chopped toasted nuts and press gently into dough with your fingertips.

  4. 4

    Bake shortbread in middle of oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cool shortbread on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes, then cut into slices (while still warm) with a sharp knife. Transfer slices with a spatula to rack to cool completely.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (45 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A97 μg
11%
Vitamin C0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0 mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin1 mg
4%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline9 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium7 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium71 mg
2%
Magnesium25 mg
6%
Phosphorus69 mg
10%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.1 mg
15%
Manganese1 mg
37%
Selenium6 μg
10%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene24 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.4 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol95 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose7 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 240 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shortbread?

One serving of Shortbread (1 serving) has 240 calories, which works out to 535 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shortbread high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Shortbread keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shortbread?

39 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Shortbread?

6.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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