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Potato sticks coated with starch and parsley, typically fried; calories and fat vary with the amount and type of frying oil.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Parsley and starch potato sticks (150 g) has 315 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 51 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 30 µg of Vitamin K covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
315
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
51g
· 19% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 6% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.65 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 462 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
For crispy parsley and starch potato sticks, cut the potatoes evenly, rinse off excess surface starch if needed, and dry them thoroughly before coating lightly with starch. Cook in hot oil or spread them in a single layer in a hot oven.
Yes, parsley and starch potato sticks can be cooked in an air fryer. Toss the dried potato pieces with a little oil and starch, arrange them without crowding, and shake the basket once or twice so they brown more evenly.
Cornstarch or potato starch both work for parsley and starch potato sticks, creating a thin crisp coating. Use just enough to dust the potato pieces; a thick layer can turn pasty, particularly if the potatoes are still damp.
No, peeling is optional for parsley and starch potato sticks. Leaving the skin on adds texture, but scrub the potatoes well and remove any green or damaged areas; peel them if you prefer a more uniform, tender interior.
Add fresh parsley to parsley and starch potato sticks near the end of cooking or just after they come out of the oven. Adding it too early can make the herbs wilt or scorch; dried parsley can be mixed into the coating instead.
The coating usually falls off parsley and starch potato sticks when the potato surfaces are wet or covered with too much starch. Dry the cut potatoes well, dust them lightly, and give the pieces room in the pan or air fryer.
Yes, you can cut potatoes for parsley and starch potato sticks ahead of time and keep them submerged in cold water in the refrigerator. Drain and dry them very thoroughly before adding starch, parsley, and oil for cooking.
To stop parsley and starch potato sticks sticking together, dry the pieces before coating and arrange them in one uncrowded layer. Turn them during cooking, and avoid piling freshly cooked sticks together while their coating is still steaming.
Yes, freeze uncooked parsley and starch potato sticks in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag. Cook them straight from frozen rather than thawing, which can make the starch coating wet and uneven.
Garlic yogurt, herb dip, or ketchup all pair well with parsley and starch potato sticks. For a fuller meal, serve them alongside a salad or grilled vegetables; their crisp coating works especially well with a cool, tangy dip.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
30µg · 25% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
Vitamin C
15mg · 17% DV
B3
2.25mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
675mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
105mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Parsley and starch potato sticks are thin potato strips coated with starch and parsley, usually fried for a crisp exterior and tender centre. They are best thought of as a simple variation on fries rather than a dish with one fixed regional origin.
The coating helps the outside crisp, while parsley adds a fresh, herbal note. Serve them alongside burgers, grilled meat or sandwiches, or as a snack with a dip; they also work well with köfte in a Turkish-style meal. Potatoes make them carbohydrate-forward: per 100 g, they provide 34 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat, though the fat can vary with the oil and frying method. For a lighter version, bake them with a little oil.
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.
Medium
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 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.