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Potato sticks
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 522 kcal —
- Protein 6.7 g 13%
- Carbohydrate 50 g 18%
- Fat 34 g 44%
- Saturated fat 8.9 g 44%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 0.2 g —
- Sodium 633 mg 28%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 47.3 mg 53%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 9.1 mg 61%
- Vitamin K 22.1 µg 18%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 4.8 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 40 µg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 34.9 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 2.3 mg 13%
- Magnesium 64 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 172 mg 14%
- Potassium 1237 mg 26%
- Zinc 0.99 mg 9%
- Copper 0.32 mg 35%
- Manganese 0.42 mg 18%
- Selenium 8.1 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 522 | 6.7 g | 50 g | 34 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 148 | 1.9 g | 14 g | 9.8 g |
| 1 × cup | 18 g | 94 | 1.2 g | 9 g | 6.2 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 296 | 3.8 g | 28 g | 20 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 74 | 0.9 g | 7.1 g | 4.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 444 | 5.7 g | 42 g | 29 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 592 | 7.6 g | 57 g | 39 g |
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- Chips536 kcal / 100 g
- Puff pastry sticks490 kcal / 100 g
- Pretzel sticks382 kcal / 100 g
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- Baked potato chipswhite, restructured469 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Potato sticks
What are potato sticks?
Potato sticks are thin, crunchy potato snacks, usually fried and salted. They are often sold as short, matchstick-shaped pieces and can be eaten by the handful or scattered over other foods.
How much potato sticks is a sensible snack portion?
A small handful, about 28 g, is a useful portion to start with. That provides 146 kcal; eating from the packet can make it easy to lose track.
How do you keep potato sticks crunchy after opening?
Fold the packet tightly over and clip it shut, or transfer the sticks to an airtight container. Keep them somewhere cool and dry; moisture quickly makes them lose their crunch.
What can you serve with potato sticks?
Serve them alongside sandwiches or burgers, or use them as a crunchy topping for soups and salads just before eating. Their thin shape also works well sprinkled over a creamy dip.
Can you make potato sticks in an air fryer?
Yes. Spread them in a single layer and heat at about 160 °C for 2–3 minutes, checking often because the thin pieces can brown quickly. Let them cool briefly before serving so they crisp up.
Are potato sticks higher in fat than potato crisps?
They are slightly higher: potato sticks have 34 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 31.9 g in potato crisps. Their energy is also higher, at 522 kcal versus 495 kcal.
Do potato sticks contain much salt?
They contain 633 mg of sodium per 100 g. If you are serving them with a salty dip or alongside other salted snacks, keep the portions modest.
Are potato sticks a source of vitamin C?
Yes. They are a source of vitamin C, with 47.3 mg per 100 g; the amount in a small handful is much less.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168854 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
