shortbread
Packaged product Bread and Baked Goods Sainsbury's
Shortbread contains 507 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from fat and 4% 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 43% of the Daily Value for manganese, 32% of the Daily Value for chloride and 32% 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 | 507 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25.9 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat L | 15.6 g | 78% |
| Cholesterol L | 79.6 mg | 27% |
| Sodium L | 268 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 62.9 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars L | 19.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Protein L | 4.5 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A L | 288 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.19 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.24 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) L | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.025 µg | 1% |
| Calcium L | 21.7 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1.2 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium L | 40.6 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus L | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium L | 148 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0.95 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese L | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium L | 8.6 µg | 16% |
| Iodine L | 13.8 µg | 9% |
| Chloride L | 738 mg | 32% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein4.5 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 5.6 g)
- Sugars19.9 gabove the median for bread and baked goods (median 18.3 g)
- Fat25.9 gin the lowest quarter of bread and baked goods (median 27.8 g)
- Saturated fat15.6 gbelow the median for bread and baked goods (median 16.8 g)
- Sodium268 mgabove the median for bread and baked goods (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.89 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.1 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 31.7 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0.008 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.16 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 0.82 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 90.7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 11.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 5063334014117
- Category
- Shortbread
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
160g Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Salted Butter (33%) (Butter (Cows' Milk), Salt), Sugar, Cornflour, Sea Salt, Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonates. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to nuts or oats due to manufacturing methods. CBOX Recycle TRAY Recycle
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 507 kcal.
How much protein is in shortbread?
Shortbread contains 4.5 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other bread and baked goods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.6 g).
How many carbs are in shortbread?
Shortbread has 62.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 19.9 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 25.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.6 g is saturated (78% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shortbread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (43% DV), chloride (32% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV), copper (16% DV) and selenium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shortbread?
100 g contains 268 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 9, 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 5063334014117. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 9, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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