Calories in Cookie, shortbread, reduced fat
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Cookie, shortbread, reduced fat contains 451 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (30 g) provides about 135 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cookies and brownies on FoodFactly (450 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 28% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 24% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 451 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 571 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 76 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 21.6 g | |
| Protein C | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 113 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1.5 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 66 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 88 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 6.2 µg | 11% |
% 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 67%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein5.4 gabove the median for cookies and brownies (median 5.1 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of cookies and brownies (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars21.6 gin the lowest quarter of cookies and brownies (median 32.9 g)
- Fat14 gbelow the median for cookies and brownies (median 18.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gabove the median for cookies and brownies (median 4.6 g)
- Sodium571 mgin the top quarter of cookies and brownies (median 350 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.93 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 24 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 45 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cookie
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie, vanilla with caramel, coconut, and chocolate coating | 489 | 3.5 g | 64.1 g | 25.8 g |
| Cookie, with peanut butter filling, chocolate-coated | 562 | 8.1 g | 52.9 g | 35.3 g |
| Cookie, butter or sugar, with chocolate icing or filling | 503 | 4.1 g | 68.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Cookie, chocolate, with icing or coating | 507 | 4.5 g | 67.9 g | 24.2 g |
| Cookie, batter or dough, raw Raw | 435 | 5 g | 54.5 g | 22.4 g |
| Cookie, NFS | 492 | 5.1 g | 65.4 g | 24.7 g |
| Cookie, almond | 514 | 5.4 g | 63.8 g | 26.2 g |
| Cookie, applesauce | 450 | 6.2 g | 68.7 g | 18.1 g |
| Cookie, biscotti | 373 | 7.6 g | 67 g | 8.4 g |
| Cookie, brownie, NS as to icing | 405 | 4.8 g | 63.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Cookie, brownie, without icing | 405 | 4.8 g | 63.9 g | 16.3 g |
| Cookie, brownie, with icing or filling | 401 | 2.9 g | 63.6 g | 17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackers, Cuban | 430 | 5.6 g | 73.8 g | 12.8 g |
| Graham crackers | 430 | 6.7 g | 77.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Graham crackers (Teddy Grahams) | 430 | 6.7 g | 77.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Marie biscuit | 406 | 7.1 g | 70.5 g | 10.6 g |
| Cookies, Puerto Rican style | 506 | 6.3 g | 67.9 g | 23.2 g |
| Pan Dulce, with raisins and icing | 368 | 8.3 g | 58.6 g | 11.4 g |
| Anisette toast | 373 | 7.6 g | 67 g | 8.4 g |
| Funnel cake with sugar and fruit | 380 | 5.8 g | 55.2 g | 15.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cookie?
100 g of cookie has 451 kcal. 1 medium (30 g): about 135 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (5 g): about 23 kcal. 1 Pecan Sandie (15 g): about 68 kcal.
How much protein is in cookie?
Cookie contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 medium (30 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cookies and brownies, that is above the median (median 5.1 g).
How many carbs are in cookie?
Cookie has 76 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 21.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cookie?
Cookie contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cookie contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Folate (B9) (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV) and iron (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cookie?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cookie have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cookie, shortbread, reduced fat has 451 kcal, while cookie, batter or dough, raw has 435 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707965. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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