Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pecan Shortbread Cookies by Aldi scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Pecan Shortbread Cookies by Aldi provides 484 calories, 3.2g protein, 29.0g fat, and 54.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (12.9g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 484 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Pecan Shortbread Cookies by Aldi sits near the middle of the cookies category with 484 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533). Low protein at just 3.2g per 100g — well below the 6.6g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 484 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533)
- •Protein: 3.2g per 100g (category avg: 6.6g)
- •Sugars: 19.4g per 100g (category avg: 25.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 12.9g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 12.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Pecan Shortbread Cookies doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cookies category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced ron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, sugar, pecans, contains 2% or less of: salt, baking soda, whey, soy lecithin, contains: pecans, milk, wheat, soy, may contain coconut, egg, macadamia nuts, peanut, walnuts,