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Pillsbury Garlic Breadstick
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Pillsbury Garlic Breadstick

Pillsbury
12.38 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
3g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pillsbury Garlic Breadstick is a convenient, store-ready frozen/refrigerated dough item often shelved in the refrigerated dough and prepared-bakery aisle alongside Pillsbury crescent rolls, biscuits, pizza dough and pre-made flatbreads. Shoppers will spot it near pasta sauces and pre-assembled meal components that pair with Italian-style dinners. It fits occasions like quick weeknight family meals, game-day spreads, and casual weekend brunches where an easy, oven-baked side is desired. The brand positioning leans heavily on mainstream American comfort and convenience: Pillsbury evokes the Doughboy nostalgia, multi-generational familiarity, and a marketing angle of “homemade made simple” aimed at busy parents and convenience-oriented cooks. The package typically signals family-friendly convenience rather than premium or organic provenance — there’s no organic certification and the label mixes “real butter” or savory flavor cues with small type ingredient lists; kid-appealing branding is implied more by the parent brand than by cartooning or explicit children’s marketing. Health halos may appear through words like “made with butter” or “garlic” but ingredient elements (preservatives, dough conditioners, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers) tell a different story. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated refrigerated dough product with multiple additives and stabilizers—processed for shelf life and consistent baking results. Sensory details: out of the oven the breadsticks are soft, slightly chewy with a buttery garlic surface and tender crumb; texture is pillowy with a golden top; packaging is typically a cardboard box with an inner sleeve or tray, and the ritual is simple — slide onto a baking sheet, 12–15 minutes in the oven, serve warm with pasta or dipping sauces for communal, comfort-driven eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 6
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Flour, Bleached, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Palm, and, Canola, Oil,, Sugar,, Garlic, Powder., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Dextrose,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Leavening, (Glucono, Delta-Lactone,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Vital, Wheat, Gluten,, Potassium, Chloride,, Buttermilk,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm, and/or, Cottonseed),, Xanthan, Gum,, Sodium, Acid, Sulfate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Yeast,, Guar, Gum,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Beta, Carotene, (Color),, Sodium, Acetate,, Yeast, Extract,, Dough, Conditioner, (Wheat, Starch,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Enzymes,, Tricalcium, Phosphate)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (preservatives, emulsifiers, dough conditioners), hydrogenated oils, and flavorings indicative of industrial formulation and multi-step processing, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Pillsbury Garlic Breadstick

Ah, the age-old question of 'healthy'! These garlic breadsticks have some perks, like being low in sugar and offering a bit of protein. However, they do pack a punch in sodium and are made with enriched flour, so while they can be a fun addition to your meal, they’re not exactly the poster child for a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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