Brown-Sugar Shortbread Cookies has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 28g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to American cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Brown-Sugar Shortbread Cookies, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 3% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28 g | 9.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 11 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 2 g | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16 g | 24.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24.6%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%
Sodium 55 mg 2.3%
Total Carbohydrates 28 g 9.3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 11 g
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 140
Protein 1 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 7 g
Per 100g | Calories 160
Protein 1 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 1 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 5 g | Carbs 48 g | Fat 31 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 2 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 6 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 5 g | Carbs 53 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 50
Protein 0 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 2.5 g