PIZZA HUT, breadstick, parmesan garlic
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A golden, oven-baked breadstick from Pizza Hut, generously coated in a savory blend of garlic butter and grated Parmesan cheese. The texture is soft and fluffy on the inside with a slightly crisp, buttery exterior. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense side, delivering a significant carbohydrate load from refined flour alongside a notable fat content from the butter and cheese.
Calorie split: 14% protein · 52% carbs · 34% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the irresistible combination of warm, soft bread and the rich, savory punch of garlic and salty Parmesan. It's a nostalgic, shareable comfort food that perfectly complements pizza or pasta.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high refined carbohydrate and fat content can lead to blood sugar spikes and isn't ideal for low-carb or heart-healthy diets. The garlic butter coating is also high in sodium. To counteract this, pair it with a protein-rich food like grilled chicken and a fiber-rich side salad to slow digestion and increase satiety, and practice strict portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Contains a modest amount of protein from the wheat and cheese.
- Offers some calcium from the Parmesan cheese coating.
- Can serve as a satisfying, flavorful side to complement a meal.
- Offers a comforting, familiar taste experience.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'breadstick' as we know it is an Italian-American invention; in Italy, a similar item called 'grissini' is typically thin, crisp, and dry.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 28.4 g |
| Energy | 343 kcal |
| Energy | 1434 kj |
| Protein | 12.2 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.9 g |
| Ash | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 44.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 1.1 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 38.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 87.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 4.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg |
| Potassium, K | 132 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 539 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.49 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 22.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.49 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.56 mg |
| Niacin | 7.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.39 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate, total | 147 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 21.1 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 1.1 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.67 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.70 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.06 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.05 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.03 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.03 g |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from PIZZA HUT 12" Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust — USDA does not publish this profile for PIZZA HUT.
| Tryptophan | 0.10 g |
| Threonine | 0.38 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.48 g |
| Leucine | 0.93 g |
| Lysine | 0.71 g |
| Methionine | 0.21 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.42 g |
| Valine | 0.60 g |
| Arginine | 0.53 g |
| Histidine | 0.32 g |
| Alanine | 0.48 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.83 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.8 g |
| Glycine | 0.44 g |
| Proline | 1.0 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
How does the nutrition compare to regular garlic bread?
It's very similar, though the pre-made, restaurant version like Pizza Hut's tends to be higher in sodium and fat due to the specific butter and cheese blend used for coating.
Is it a good source of fiber?
No, at only 2.4g per 100g, it provides very little dietary fiber as it's made primarily from refined white flour.
Can I make a healthier version at home?
Absolutely. Use whole-wheat bread dough, brush with a mix of olive oil and minced garlic, and sprinkle lightly with Parmesan before baking to reduce saturated fat and increase fiber.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 3.43 kcal/g · 14% calories from protein · 2.4 g fiber · 1.1 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 4.08 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.