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Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies
Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies by Trader Joe's provides 433 kcal per 100 g, with 36.7 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 88% 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 and comes in a 10 oz pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 cookies (30 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 433 kcal | 130 kcal | 505 −14% | |
| Total fat | 16.7 g | 5 g | 6% | 26.4 −37% |
| Saturated fat | 11.7 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 14.9 −22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g | 19 g | 7% | 60.6 |
| Total sugars | 36.7 g | 11 g | 19.5 +88% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.5 −100% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1 g | 2% | 5.6 −41% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 −23% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 349 Shortbread products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other shortbread
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
POWDERED SUGAR (CANE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM [MILK), SALT), UBE POWDER (DRIED PURPLE YAM), WATER, CINNAMON, NATURAL FLAVORS, SWEET POTATO FLOUR (SWEET POTATO FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER]), SALT.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 10 oz
- Serving size
- 5 cookies (30 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00710404
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies?
Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies contains 433 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (5 cookies (30 g)).
How much sugar is in Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies?
Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies has 36.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies 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 Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Ube Tea Cookies Purple Yam Shortbread Cookies contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 8, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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