Shortbread cookies
Medium GI
GL 42 per 100 g
- Source of quick energy
- High sugar content
Shortbread cookies has a glycemic index of 65, lower than plain Cookies (70).
Updated Jul 12, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g This cookie provides a similar texture and experience to shortbread but with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 42, preventing a sharp blood sugar spike.
Almond flour erythritol cookie - GL 4 per 100 g High-percentage dark chocolate offers a satisfying, indulgent treat with a much lower GL of 4, making it a much more blood-sugar-friendly alternative to traditional cookies.
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) - GL 1 per 100 g This combination provides a creamy, sweet, and crunchy experience with a GL of only 1, offering far better glycemic control than the high-carb shortbread.
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Forms of Cookies
- GI 70 · GL 48 per 100 g
Cookies - Sugar free coconut cookiesGI 35 · GL 13 per 100 g coconutsugar free
- Homemade cookies with rolled oats, chia seeds, and minimal natural sweetenerGI 45 · GL 24.8 per 100 g oat and chia
- GI 55 · GL 25 per 100 g chocolatebanana
Protein cookies chocolate-banana - GI 45 · GL 29 per 100 g sugar free
Cookies without added sugar - GI 65 · GL 40 per 100 g chocolateplum
Plum-chocolate cookies - Multigrain cookiesGI 65 · GL 42 per 100 g multigrain
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 25 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated | 13 g |
| Unsaturated | 8 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Source of quick energy
- Contains some protein
- High sugar content
- High saturated fat
- Ultra-processed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Shortbread cookies?
Shortbread cookies has a glycemic index of 65 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 42 per 100 g.
Is Shortbread cookies good for people with insulin resistance?
Shortbread cookies has a medium glycemic index (65). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Almond flour erythritol cookie.
Which form of Cookies has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cookies in this database, Sugar free coconut cookies has the lowest glycemic load (13 per 100 g).
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