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Shortbread Stars - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Shortbread Stars Recipe

Shortbread Stars has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 24.2g 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. With 2.3 gms of protein, it is low 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's average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Shortbread Stars has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A983.3 IU19.7%Top 10%Very High
Retinol264.6 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D22.9 IU5.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate12.5 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.7 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron0 mg
Magnesium10.4 mg2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus56.3 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium58.3 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium307.9 mg12.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.6 mcg20.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate50.4 g16.8%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber1 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars17.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.8 g9.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat32.3 g49.7%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat20.2 g101%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat8.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 139

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.5 g 23.8%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.6 mg 13.5%

Sodium 147.8 mg 6.2%

Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 8.4 g

Protein 2.3 g 4.6%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 0.8% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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