Shortbread
Shortbread by The Moran Group Incorporated provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 23.3 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 20% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Shortbread category. Contains: eggs, gluten, nuts, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 cookies (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 150 kcal | 505 | |
| Total fat | 26.7 g | 8 g | 10% | 26.4 |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 14.9 −22% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.7 g | 17 g | 6% | 60.6 −7% |
| Total sugars | 23.3 g | 7 g | 19.5 +20% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 2.5 +32% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 5.6 −41% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 +10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 349 Shortbread products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other shortbread
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Ingredients
Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil and/or soybean oil, sugar, pecan, whole egg, salt, leavening (ammonium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonate), soy lecithin (emulsifier).
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenNutsSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 cookies (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0051933352124
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shortbread?
Shortbread contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 cookies (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Shortbread?
Shortbread has 23.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shortbread healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Shortbread vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Shortbread contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Nuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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