✦ 389 kcal per 100g due to very low moisture content
✦ 72.9g carbohydrate per 100g
✦ 8.1g fat per 100g from olive oil
✦ 2.1g fibre per 100g
✦ Long shelf life due to low moisture
Plain breadsticks are thin, crisp Italian bread sticks made from white flour, olive oil and yeast, then baked dry. At 389 kcal and 8.1g fat per 100g their high calorie density is a result of the very low water content (4.2g per 100g). They are commonly served as a snack or appetiser.
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Preparation note
A 20g portion (5–6 breadsticks) provides around 78 kcal. Good with hummus, tzatziki or soft cheese dips.
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Where Breadsticks, plain Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
1,650
kJ
Energy
10.9
g
Protein
72.9
g
Carbs
2.10
g
Fibre
8.10
g
Fat
3.30
g
Sugars
6.01
g
Saturates
2.04
g
Salt
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 1,140 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 31.0 mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 30.0 mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 21.0 µg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.00 µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.96 mg | 14% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.50 mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.900 mg | 9% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.600 mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.570 mg | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.210 mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.180 mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.100 mg | 7% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.090 mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.800 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.740 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 6.20 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 µg | 4% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.710 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.030 g | — |
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