Why does Shortbread receive a Nutri‑Score of E and which nutrients are responsible for this rating?

The E rating is driven by its high energy (516 kcal), high saturated fat (16 g), high sugars (14.7 g) and moderate salt (0.75 g) per 100 g, while it gains no positive points for fiber or fruit/vegetable content.

How might the sugar and saturated fat levels in Shortbread affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

The substantial sugar can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, and the elevated saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, so the product should be eaten only occasionally within a balanced, low‑sugar, low‑saturated‑fat eating plan.

Is the butter in Shortbread a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes, the butter is a dairy ingredient and the product is labelled with a milk allergen; while butter contains only trace lactose, it can still trigger reactions in those with dairy allergies.

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Shortbread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Shortbread is a butter‑rich Scottish shortbread biscuit sold by Marks & Spencer, categorized under Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting its processed nature and the presence of additives such as sodium bicarbonate (E500) and other permitted compounds. With 28.2 g fat (16 g saturated), 14.7 g sugars and 0.75 g salt per 100 g, it is high in energy (516 kcal) and low in fiber, making it indulgent but nutritionally dense.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat28.2 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates58.5 g

Sugars14.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, this shortbread contains about half the sugar and salt but considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories.

Ingredients

Farine de blé contient du _gluten_ (avec de la farine de blé, du carbonate de calcium, du fer, de la niacine et de la thiamine), _beurre_ non salé (_lait_) (34%) - sucre en poudre - farine de maïs - farine de riz - sel - agent levant : bicarbonate de sodium.

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Shortbread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal516 kcal

Fat28.2 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates58.5 g

Sugars14.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, this shortbread contains about half the sugar and salt but considerably more fat, saturated fat and calories.

Ingredients

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