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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils and artificial sweeteners (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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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 (canola, soybean, palm and palm kernel, sunflower)acesulfame potassium; sucraloseThis checks your selected additives in the available ingredient text. It is not a nutrition or safety rating.
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Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2678797, data date 2023-11-16, 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 (20 g, 1 COOKIE) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Total fat | 30 g | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 50 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 65 g | 13 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 5 g | 1 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 65 g | 13 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these cookies
The recorded ingredient label lists 9 ingredients, led by enriched wheat flour, vegetable oil and maltitol. Worth noting: it lists natural flavors, seed oils and artificial sweeteners. 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 (canola, soybean, palm and palm kernel, sunflower)).
- Worth checkingLists artificial sweeteners (acesulfame potassium and sucralose).
- Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: maltitol, acesulfame and sucralose.
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention egg, wheat, soy and tree nuts. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
May suit you if…
- You want to cut added sugar and are comfortable with non-sugar sweeteners.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil (canola, soybean, palm and palm kernel, sunflower).
- You avoid artificial sweeteners: the recorded label lists acesulfame potassium and sucralose.
- You avoid non-sugar sweeteners: it uses maltitol and acesulfame.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
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- Flour and fat. Read the exact flour base and named fat in the cookie.
- Serving weight. Compare sugars and other nutrition for similar amounts.
- Fillings and coatings. Check chocolate chips, fillings and other inclusions as well as the dough.
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References
- Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2678797) 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
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan 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 Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, PALM AND PALM KERNEL, SUNFLOWER), MALTITOL, PECANS, SALT, EGGS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM , SUCRALOSE.
Is Voortman Shortbread Cookies, Pecan healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils and artificial sweeteners (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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