Full Breakdown
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 straw (10 g) | 37 kcal | 0.9 g | 2.9 g | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 straws (19 g) | 74 kcal | 1.8 g | 5.8 g | 4.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 straws (29 g) | 111 kcal | 2.7 g | 8.7 g | 6.9 g | 0.3 g |
| 4 straws (38 g) | 148 kcal | 3.6 g | 11.6 g | 9.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 5 straws (48 g) | 185 kcal | 4.5 g | 14.5 g | 11.5 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 382 kcal | 9.8 g | 30.6 g | 24.3 g | 1.3 g |
Protein, Carbs and Fat in Cheese straws
One serving of cheese straws (1 straw, about 10 g) has about 0.9 g of protein. 100 g has about 9.8 g.
- Carbs 32%
- Fat 58%
- Protein 10%
About 58% of the calories in cheese straws come from fat, 32% from carbohydrate and 10% from protein. One serving is about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on Indian food labels; your own needs depend on your age, size and activity.
How Cheese straws Compares
| Dish | Per serving | Per 100 g | Protein per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese straws | 37 kcal per 1 straw | 382 kcal | 9.8 g |
| Savoury cheese horns | – | 295 kcal | 5.7 g |
| Cream horns | 470 kcal per 1 horn | 408 kcal | 3.4 g |
| Short bread cookies | 78 kcal per 1 biscuit | 443 kcal | 6 g |
| Cheese patties | 337 kcal per 1 patty | 324 kcal | 7.4 g |
| Til ke biscuit | 61 kcal per 1 biscuit | 424 kcal | 8.3 g |
Common Questions
How many calories are in cheese straws?
One serving of cheese straws (1 straw, about 10 g) has about 37 calories and 0.9 g of protein. 100 g has about 382 calories and 9.8 g of protein.
How much protein is in cheese straws?
One serving of cheese straws (1 straw, about 10 g) has about 0.9 g of protein. 100 g has about 9.8 g.
How many carbs and how much fat are in cheese straws?
One serving of cheese straws (1 straw, about 10 g) has about 2.9 g of carbohydrate, 2.3 g of fat and 0.1 g of fibre.
How many calories are in 2 straws of cheese straws?
Two servings of cheese straws (2 straws, about 19 g) have about 74 calories and 1.8 g of protein.
Where do the calories in cheese straws come from?
About 58% of the calories in cheese straws come from fat, 32% from carbohydrate and 10% from protein. One serving is about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has more calories, cheese straws or savoury cheese horns?
Per 100 g, cheese straws has about 382 calories and savoury cheese horns has about 295, so cheese straws has more.
Good to Know
Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), recipe “Cheese straws” (BFP518), based on ICMR-NIN's Indian Food Composition Tables. Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2024 (paper, CC BY 4.0). INDB works out each recipe from its raw ingredients, so weights are before cooking: a cooked piece can weigh less for the same calories. Home-cooked versions vary with the recipe, the oil or ghee used and the portion size. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.
