Cheese straws/twists, retail
Last updated 3 Nov 2026
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Retail cheese straws and twists are baked savoury snacks made with flour, fat and cheese. The figures describe ready-to-eat cheese straws, twists and crispies. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat, alongside protein. Per 100g, they contain 48g of carbohydrate and 30g of fat, including 18g of saturated fat, as well as 2.4g of salt.
The saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Fat contributes to the energy content, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 510 kcal |
Energy | 2133 kJ |
Fat | 30g |
of which saturates | 18g |
Carbohydrate | 48g |
of which sugars | 1.6g |
2.5g | |
14g | |
Salt | 2.4g |
Alcohol | 0g |
Water | 4.7g |
Cholesterol | 71mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
184µg | |
Trace | |
1.3mg | |
0mg | |
0.25mg | |
0.1mg | |
2.1mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.2µg | |
35µg | |
233mg | |
1.1mg | |
24mg | |
215mg | |
153mg | |
Sodium | 974mg |
1.4mg | |
0.14mg | |
11µg | |
9µg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples, 7 products, including cheese straws, twists and crispies). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.