Traditionelles Shortbread by Irish Shortbread Company

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Traditionelles Shortbread

by Irish Shortbread Company 180 g in Digestives covered with chocolate Barcode 5391539740020
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Traditionelles Shortbread by Irish Shortbread Company provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 26 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Digestives covered with chocolate category and comes in a 180 g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26 g · High
Saturated fat
17 g · High
Sugars
26 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 494
Total fat 26 g 23.4 +11%
Saturated fat 17 g 11.5 +48%
Carbohydrates 63 g 62.2
Total sugars 26 g 26.3
Added sugars 18.3 g 18.8
Dietary fiber 3.3 g 3.9 −15%
Protein 7 g 7
Salt 0.3 g 0.8 −62%

Category average across 320 Digestives covered with chocolate products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other digestives covered with chocolate

Calories higher 37%
Sugars lower 29%
Salt lower 7%
Saturated fat higher 2%
Protein top 45%
Fiber top 58%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Weizenmehl, gesalzene Butter (25%), Milchschokolade (18%) (Zucker, Kakaobutter, Vollmilchpulver, Kakaomasse, Molkenpulver (aus Milch), Emulgator (Sonnenblumenlecithine), Aroma), Zucker, Backtriebmittel (Dinatriumdiphosphat, Natriumcarbonat), Vanilleextrakt.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 4

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
180 g
Sold in
Germany
Barcode
5391539740020

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Traditionelles Shortbread?

Traditionelles Shortbread contains 500 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Traditionelles Shortbread?

Traditionelles Shortbread has 26 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Traditionelles 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 Traditionelles Shortbread vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Traditionelles Shortbread contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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