Calories in Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain contains 514 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 146 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 29% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 24% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 514 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 26.2 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Trans fat C | 0.71 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 353 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.8 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 21.7 g | |
| Protein M | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 11 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.3 mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 124 µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.9 mg | 0.2% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 3 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 66 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 88 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.49 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.39 mg | 17% |
| Selenium M | 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 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
- Protein5.4 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars21.7 gabove the median for baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat26.2 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium353 mgbelow the median for baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 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 | 6.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 40.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 21 g |
| Glucose M | 0.36 g |
| Fructose M | 0.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.89 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 7.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.086 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.067 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.46 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.089 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.048 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.023 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.61 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.086 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 7.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.007 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.63 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.087 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 29 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.26 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 9.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 3.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.36 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.74 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.51 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,151 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Folic acid C | 61 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cookies
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, animal crackers (includes arrowroot, tea biscuits) | 446 | 6.9 g | 74.1 g | 13.8 g |
| Cookies, animal, with frosting or icing | 509 | 3 g | 70.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Cookies, brownies, commercially prepared, reduced fat, with added fiber | 345 | 2.8 g | 61.6 g | 9.7 g |
| Cookies, chocolate sandwich, with creme filling, reduced fat | 436 | 2.9 g | 76.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Cookies, oatmeal sandwich, with creme filling | 398 | 2.6 g | 55.6 g | 18.3 g |
| Cookies, peanut butter, commercially prepared, sugar free | 523 | 10.3 g | 50.5 g | 31 g |
| Cookies, coconut macaroon | 460 | 3 g | 61.2 g | 22.6 g |
| Cookies, gluten-free, chocolate sandwich, with creme filling | 474 | 2.2 g | 76 g | 17.9 g |
| Cookies, gluten-free, chocolate wafer | 541 | 4.1 g | 62.8 g | 30.4 g |
| Cookies, gluten-free, lemon wafer | 515 | 0 g | 74.4 g | 24.2 g |
| Cookies, gluten-free, vanilla sandwich, with creme filling | 493 | 2.7 g | 74.6 g | 20.5 g |
| Cookies, oatmeal, reduced fat | 365 | 4 g | 64.6 g | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Graham Cracker, Ready Crust | 501 | 5.1 g | 64.3 g | 24.8 g |
| Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Chocolate, Ready Crust | 484 | 6.1 g | 64.5 g | 22.4 g |
| Keikitos (muffins), Latino bakery item | 467 | 6.8 g | 53.2 g | 25.2 g |
| Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, chocolate-coated or frosted | 452 | 4.9 g | 51.3 g | 25.3 g |
| Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) | 452 | 4.5 g | 48.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) | 434 | 5.3 g | 47.1 g | 24.9 g |
| Doughnuts, yeast-leavened, glazed, enriched (includes honey buns) | 421 | 6.1 g | 47.9 g | 22.7 g |
| Crackers, cheese, sandwich-type with cheese filling | 490 | 8.9 g | 58.8 g | 24.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cookies?
100 g of cookies has 514 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 146 kcal. 1 cookie (11.8 g): about 61 kcal.
How much protein is in cookies?
Cookies contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is below the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in cookies?
Cookies has 63.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 21.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cookies?
Cookies contains 26.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (41% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cookies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (31% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and manganese (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cookies?
100 g contains 353 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 174967. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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