Shortbread
Shortbread by Asda provides 540 kcal per 100 g, with 20.5 g of sugars and 6 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 shortbread (20 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28 g | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 18.5 g | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 13 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | 20.5 g | 4.1 g | |
| Added sugars | 15.7 g | 3.1 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 6 g | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Ingredients
l-butter shortbread assortment NGREDIENTS Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Salted Butter (28%) [Butter (Milk), Salt], Sugar, Belgian Dark Chocolate Chips (5%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Maize Starch, Butterscotch Crumb (2%) [Brown Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Flavouring], Double Cream (Milk), Flavouring.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 shortbread (20 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063089910597
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Recipe & label changes
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September 24, 2026
- NOVA group: — → 4
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shortbread?
Shortbread contains 540 kcal per 100 g and about 108 kcal per serving (1 shortbread (20 g)).
How much sugar is in Shortbread?
Shortbread has 20.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Shortbread healthy?
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: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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