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Irish Butter Shortbread - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Irish Butter Shortbread Recipe

Irish Butter Shortbread has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Irish cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 36, for Irish Butter Shortbread, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • No Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium35 mg1%
Sodium0 mg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28 g9.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat10 g50%

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Nutrition Facts

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

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 0 mg

Total Carbohydrates 28 g 9.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C

Calcium 2% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/irish-butter-shortbread Embed Table:

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