Shortbread
Packaged product Bread and Baked Goods McVitie's
Shortbread contains 510 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 47% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for bread and baked goods on FoodFactly (516 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 994,097% of the Daily Value for iodine, 65% of the Daily Value for manganese and 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 510 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 26.7 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat L | 16.6 g | 83% |
| Cholesterol L | 67.6 mg | 23% |
| Sodium L | 328 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 59.8 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 15.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 209 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.17 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.44 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.014 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.056 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.36 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.076 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 18.5 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.053 µg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium L | 50.4 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus L | 158 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 200 mg | 4% |
| Zinc L | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper L | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese L | 1.5 mg | 65% |
| Selenium L | 8.4 µg | 15% |
| Iodine L | 1,491,146 µg | 994,097% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 48%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.2 gin the top quarter of bread and baked goods (median 5.6 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars15.8 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 18.6 g)
- Fat26.7 gbelow the median for bread and baked goods (median 27.6 g)
- Saturated fat16.6 gbelow the median for bread and baked goods (median 17 g)
- Sodium328 mgin the top quarter of bread and baked goods (median 252 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water13.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 40.8 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 52.4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 13.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- McVitie's
- Barcode
- 5000168011424
- Quantity
- 200 g
- Category
- Shortbread
- Packaging
- Plastic,bag
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Farine (farine de _blé_, calcium, fer, niacine, thiamine), _beurre_ (31 %) (_lait_), sucre sel, amidon de _blé_.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: ButterSaltWheat flour
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shortbread?
100 g of Shortbread has 510 kcal.
How much protein is in Shortbread?
Shortbread contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bread and baked goods, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.6 g).
How many carbs are in Shortbread?
Shortbread has 59.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 15.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Shortbread?
Shortbread contains 26.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.6 g is saturated (83% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Shortbread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (994,097% DV), manganese (65% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV), copper (22% DV) and selenium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Shortbread?
100 g contains 328 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 24, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5000168011424. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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