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Sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried dough stick with powdered sugar (55 g) has 237 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 29 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B1 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
237
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
29g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
11.9g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 6% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.97 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 55 g | 237 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 110 g | 473 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 473 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 165 g | 710 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A fried dough stick with powdered sugar is a strip-shaped piece of dough cooked in hot oil and finished with a dusting of sugar. Its shape, dough, and toppings vary by recipe, so the name does not point to just one traditional pastry.
Not necessarily. A churro is usually piped through a star-shaped nozzle and often coated in cinnamon sugar, while a fried dough stick with powdered sugar can have a different shape, dough, and topping.
To make a fried dough stick with powdered sugar, shape prepared dough into strips and fry them until golden and cooked through. Drain briefly, then dust with powdered sugar just before serving so the coating stays light.
A fried dough stick with powdered sugar can turn greasy if the oil is not hot enough or the pan is overcrowded. Frying in smaller batches helps the oil stay hot, so the dough cooks without soaking up as much oil.
Set a fried dough stick with powdered sugar on a wire rack after frying instead of covering it. Trapped steam softens the crust; add the powdered sugar shortly before serving for a drier, crisper finish.
A fried dough stick with powdered sugar goes well with chocolate sauce, fruit, or a cup of coffee or tea. Serve dips on the side rather than coating the sticks ahead, which can make them soggy.
A fried dough stick with powdered sugar is best eaten fresh, since its crisp outside softens as it sits. Cool leftovers fully, refrigerate them in a sealed container, and reheat them uncovered to improve the texture.
Yes, you can freeze a fried dough stick with powdered sugar, although thawing may soften its crust. Freeze the cooled sticks in a single layer first, then transfer them to a container; reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer.
Reheat a fried dough stick with powdered sugar in an oven or air fryer to help restore its crisp surface. Dust it with fresh powdered sugar after reheating, because the original coating may melt or disappear.
Yes, you can bake a fried dough stick with powdered sugar, but it will have a more bread-like texture and will not have the same fried crust. Brush the shaped dough lightly with oil and bake until cooked and browned.
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B3
1.43mg · 9% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Folate
31.9µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.7µg · 14% DV
Sodium
176mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.16mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
53mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 237 calories in 1 piece (medium) (55 g):
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A fried dough stick with powdered sugar is made by shaping dough into a long strip or stick, frying it until golden, then dusting it with powdered sugar. The name describes a broad style of sweet fried pastry rather than a single established regional recipe, so the dough and exact shape can vary from one maker to another.
It is crisp on the outside and soft inside, and is usually best served warm as a snack or dessert. Depending on where you live, it can be enjoyed with coffee or tea, or shared as a simple sweet after a meal. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with relatively little fibre. For a less sweet serving, use a light dusting of sugar and pair it with an unsweetened drink.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.97g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 93.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (93.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.