Shortbread cookies (plain) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.5g4% of calories
- Carbs18g50% of calories
- Fat7.4g46% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Shortbread cookies (plain) (1 oz, 28 g) has 146 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 7.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 23 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.3 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 19 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 11 g | — |
| Sucrose | 6 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 146 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Shortbread cookies (plain)?
One serving of Shortbread cookies (plain) (1 oz) has 146 calories, which works out to 513 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Shortbread cookies (plain) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Shortbread cookies (plain) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 50% 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 cookies (plain)?
100 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Shortbread cookies (plain)?
6.1 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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