Olive Garden-style breadsticks

Olive Garden-style breadsticks recipe videos

Olive Garden-style breadsticks are soft, buttery, and garlicky yeast breadsticks, famously served as a complimentary appetizer at the American-Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden. They are typically made from a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and oil, then brushed with a garlic-butter topping after baking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These breadsticks are primarily a source of carbohydrates from the refined white flour, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or oil topping. A single breadstick contains roughly 140 calories, offering minimal protein or significant micronutrients beyond some iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 2 breadsticks (112 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are an iconic symbol of American casual dining generosity, as the 'unlimited breadsticks' offer is a core part of Olive Garden's brand identity and value proposition. Nutritionally, their soft, airy texture comes from a high-hydration dough, making them less dense than many other bread products despite their rich, savory coating.