Food guide

Shortbread

Shortbread is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of shortbread for fair comparison. Typical serving: 50 g — 257 kcal per 50 g serving.

Nutrition information for Shortbread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	514 kcal	257 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	5.4 g	2.7 g	1.1 g
Carbohydrate	63.8 g	31.9 g	12.4 g
Fat	26.2 g	13.1 g	5.1 g
Fibre	1.4 g	0.7 g	0.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of shortbread, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Shortbread
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (50 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	2.4 mg	1.2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	11 µg	5.5 µg	9%
Thiamin	0.35 mg	0.18 mg	29%
Riboflavin	0.31 mg	0.16 mg	24%
Niacin	3.3 mg	1.7 mg	21%
Vitamin B6	0.071 mg	0.036 mg	4%
Folate	124 µg	62 µg	31%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.32 mg	0.16 mg	6%
Choline	0.9 mg	0.45 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	13 mg	6.5 mg	1%
Iron	3 mg	1.5 mg	17%
Magnesium	14 mg	7 mg	3%
Phosphorus	66 mg	33 mg	5%
Potassium	88 mg	44 mg	2%
Sodium	353 mg	177 mg	15%
Zinc	0.49 mg	0.25 mg	4%
Selenium	6.2 µg	3.1 µg	11%
Copper	0.09 mg	0.045 mg	10%
Manganese	0.39 mg	0.2 mg	17%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat shortbread?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Shortbread is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.