USDA Standard Reference · Baked Products

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174967).

514
Calorieshigh density
5.4g
Proteingood source · 11% DV
63.8g
Carbshigh · 23% DV
26.2g
Fathigh · 34% DV

The verdict

Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain is sugar-heavy, with 21.6g of sugar per 100g.

5.4g
protein per 100g
Top 63%
protein vs USDA whole foods
514
calories per 100g
1.3g
fiber per 100g
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Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain contains 514 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 5.4g of protein, 26.2g of fat, and 63.8g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.3g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain is catalogued there as FDC ID 174967, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Baked Products" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Baked Products group for context.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 514 calories per 100g, Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain gets 4% of its calories from protein , 46% from fat , and 50% from carbohydrates. This is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

With 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100g (5% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 28.35g Amount per serving Calories 514 % Daily Value* Total Fat 26g 34% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Trans Fat 0.7g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 353mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 22g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 5g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 13mg 1% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 88mg 2% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

514
Calories per 100g

514 kcal = 26% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%26of 2,000 kcal
514 kcal = 26% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 5.37gF: 26.22gC: 63.78g
5.4g
Protein
11% DV
26.2g
Total Fat
34% DV
63.8g
Carbs
23% DV
1.3g
Fiber
5% DV
21.6g
Sugar
no FDA DV
353mg
Sodium
15% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

How Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain compares to Baked Products

Per 100 g, against the average across all baked products foods in USDA FoodData Central.

34% Higher in protein than 34% of baked products on record.

Calories 43% above average
This food514 kcal
Category avg360 kcal
Protein 23% below average
This food5.4g
Category avg7.0g
Carbs 14% above average
This food63.8g
Category avg56.2g
Fat 110% above average
This food26.2g
Category avg12.5g

Category averages computed live across the USDA Baked Products group. Compare against a specific food →

Where Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain ranks on protein

Its 5.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

5 Top 63% higher than 37% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 63.8 G
23%
Energy 514.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.3 G
5%
Protein 5.4 G
11%
Total Sugars 21.6 G
Total lipid (fat) 26.2 G
34%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Ash 1.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Energy 2151.0 kJ
Fructose 0.3 G
Galactose 0.0 G
Glucose 0.4 G
Lactose 0.0 G
Maltose 0.0 G
Starch 40.5 G
Sucrose 21.0 G
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 3.6 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 0.9 MG
Folate, DFE 124.0 UG
Folate, food 20.0 UG
Folate, total 81.0 UG
Folic acid 61.0 UG
Niacin 3.3 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.3 MG
Riboflavin 0.3 MG
Thiamin 0.4 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.1 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 11.0 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 13.0 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 3.0 MG
17%
Potassium, K 88.0 MG
2%
Sodium, Na 353.0 MG
15%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 0 IU
0%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 1.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.1 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 14.0 MG
Manganese, Mn 0.4 MG
Phosphorus, P 66.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 6.2 UG
Vitamin A, IU 1 IU
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 2.4 MG
Zinc, Zn 0.5 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0.0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 8.1 G
41%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.7 G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 6.7 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 8.3 G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.6 G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic 0.1 G
MUFA 14:1 0.0 G
MUFA 16:1 0.1 G
MUFA 16:1 c 0.1 G
MUFA 17:1 0.0 G
MUFA 18:1 6.5 G
MUFA 18:1 c 5.9 G
MUFA 20:1 0.1 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
MUFA 22:1 c 0.0 G
MUFA 24:1 c 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 7.4 G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c 7.3 G
PUFA 18:3 0.9 G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0.0 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c 0.0 G
PUFA 20:3 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.1 G
SFA 12:0 0.1 G
SFA 14:0 0.5 G
SFA 15:0 0.0 G
SFA 16:0 5.1 G
SFA 17:0 0.0 G
SFA 18:0 1.8 G
SFA 20:0 0.1 G
SFA 22:0 0.1 G
SFA 24:0 0.0 G
SFA 4:0 0.1 G
SFA 6:0 0.1 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G
TFA 16:1 t 0.0 G
TFA 18:1 t 0.6 G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined 0.1 G
TFA 22:1 t 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 29.0 UG
MUFA 15:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.9 G
PUFA 18:3i 0.0 G
PUFA 20:3 n-3 0.0 G
PUFA 20:3 n-6 0.0 G
PUFA 22:4 0.0 G
Tocopherol, beta 0.3 MG
Tocopherol, delta 3.4 MG
Tocopherol, gamma 9.8 MG
Tocotrienol, alpha 0.4 MG
Tocotrienol, beta 0.7 MG
Tocotrienol, delta 0.0 MG
Tocotrienol, gamma 0.5 MG

Key takeaways

  • Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain delivers 5.4g of protein per 100g — more than 37% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 514 calories per 100g — about at or above the baked products average of 360. Compare baked products

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Glutino, Gluten Free Wafers, Lemon Flavored

Whole Food
515 cal
P: 0gF: 24.18gC: 74.39g

Cookies, gluten-free, lemon wafer

Whole Food
515 cal
P: 0gF: 24.18gC: 74.39g

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular

Whole Food
510 cal
P: 6.64gF: 26.43gC: 61.3g

Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix

Whole Food
518 cal
P: 6.9gF: 31.4gC: 52.1g

Cookies, animal, with frosting or icing

Whole Food
509 cal
P: 3gF: 24.1gC: 70.09g

Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked

Whole Food
508 cal
P: 6.5gF: 28.59gC: 56.24g

→ Compare Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain side-by-side with Glutino and Cookies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain contains 514 calories per 100g. It has 5.4g of protein, 26.2g of fat, and 63.8g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain? ▼
Per 100g, Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain has 5.4g protein (4% of calories), 26.2g fat, and 63.8g carbs. Fiber: 1.3g. Sugar: 21.6g.
How much sodium is in Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain contains 353mg of sodium per 100g, which is 15% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain high in fiber? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain contains 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 5% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain keto-friendly? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain has 63.8g of carbs per 100g (50% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain good for a diet? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain has 514 calories per 100g. Fat content: 26.2g.
How does Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain compare to other foods? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain provides 514 calories and 5.4g protein per 100g. That is 96 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the Baked Products category.
What food group does Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain belong to? ▼
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain is classified under "Baked Products" in the USDA FoodData Central database (FDC ID: 174967).

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 174967) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.