Calories in 1 Large Shortbread Cookie
1 large shortbread cookie (45 g) has 231 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 29 g of carbohydrates, a split of 4% protein, 46% fat and 50% carbs. For comparison, 2 large shortbread cookies has 463 calories. Burning 231 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Shortbread Cookie calories by serving size
Common amounts of shortbread cookie with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small shortbread cookie | 20 g | 103 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 13 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 146 | 1.5 g | 7.4 g | 18 g |
| 1 medium shortbread cookie | 30 g | 154 | 1.6 g | 7.9 g | 19 g |
| 2 small shortbread cookies | 40 g | 206 | 2.1 g | 10 g | 26 g |
| 1 large shortbread cookie | 45 g | 231 | 2.4 g | 12 g | 29 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 257 | 2.7 g | 13 g | 32 g |
| 2 medium shortbread cookies | 60 g | 308 | 3.2 g | 16 g | 38 g |
| 2 large shortbread cookies | 90 g | 463 | 4.8 g | 24 g | 57 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 514 | 5.4 g | 26 g | 64 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 583 | 6.1 g | 30 g | 72 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 1028 | 11 g | 52 g | 128 g |
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Shortbread Cookie: common questions
How many calories are in 1 large shortbread cookie?
1 large shortbread cookie weighs about 45 g and has 231 calories.
How much protein is in 1 large shortbread cookie?
1 large shortbread cookie has 2.4 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 large shortbread cookie?
1 large shortbread cookie has 29 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 9.7 g of sugars.
How much shortbread cookie is 100 calories?
100 calories of shortbread cookie is 19 g, about 3/4 medium shortbread cookie.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707964. Original description: Cookie, shortbread. Portion weights are USDA household measures.