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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 7 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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vegetable oil shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil)This checks your selected additives in the available ingredient text. It is not a nutrition or safety rating.
Ingredients
Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 1950674, data date 2021-07-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-20. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (31 g, 2 COOKIES) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 516 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Total fat | 29 g | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 55 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 18 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 22.6 g | 7 g |
| Added sugars | 22.6 g | 7 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 58.1 g | 18 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these cookies
The recorded ingredient label lists 14 ingredients, led by wheat flour, vegetable oil shortening and sugar. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar), seed oils and hydrogenated oils. For these cookies, the comparison that matters most is flour and fat: read the exact flour base and named fat in the cookie.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil)).
- Worth checkingLists hydrogenated oils (hydrogenated soybean oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar (first appears at position 3 of 14).
- Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: cellulose.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, egg, wheat, soy and tree nuts. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil shortening (soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil).
- You avoid hydrogenated oils: the recorded label lists hydrogenated soybean oil.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar.
- You prefer to avoid thickeners and gums: it lists cellulose.
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References
- Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 1950674) USDA FoodData Central
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-20. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), SUGAR, PECANS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: EGGS, SALT, WHEY, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CELLULOSE GUM, SOY LECITHIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC.
Is Fiesta Pecan Shortbread Cookies healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils and hydrogenated oils (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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