If you’re looking for a pretzel with a high protein content for a festival, compare the proportion of energy from protein rather than just the grams per 100 g. Based on the nutrition information for the BenFit High Protein Brezel described by Shop Apotheke, this works out at around 27.8%; for the REWE cheese pretzel, it’s around 18.9%. Storage instructions also matter when you’re taking a snack with you: a product that needs to be kept chilled is only suitable if you can keep it cold throughout and prepare it as instructed.
If you’re planning to include protein in your festival food, check the protein and energy values per 100 g. A pretzel is only one part of what you eat throughout the day; the German Nutrition Society considers protein intake in sport in the context of training volume and goals.
If your snack will be in transit for several hours, storage instructions and preparation are essential. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment points out that inadequate cooling during transport and storage can encourage bacteria to multiply.
The BenFit High Protein Brezel described by Shop Apotheke is labelled vegan and gluten-free. Still, check the specific pack: this version may also contain traces of sesame.
First, compare the nutrition information using the same reference amount. Then check whether the storage requirements, ingredients and preparation suit your journey and the festival site.
| What matters to you | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Compare protein and energy per 100 g. Under the EU regulation on nutrition claims, a product can only be described as “high protein” if at least 20% of its energy comes from protein. | If I’m specifically planning my protein intake, a high number of grams shouldn’t distract me from the proportion of energy it provides. For around 36% of consumers, this meaningful protein contribution is the priority. |
| Storage and preparation | Read the storage instructions for the unopened pack and check whether the product needs to be heated before eating. | For a long journey, I need a snack that I can store as directed. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this practical aspect of taking food with them. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients list and the information about wheat, milk and possible traces on the specific pack. | If I eat vegan or gluten-free, or need to avoid certain allergens, the suitability of the specific product comes first. Around 21% of consumers give this priority. |
| Type of pretzel | When comparing a classic salted pretzel with a cheese pretzel, look at protein, energy and fat per 100 g. Don’t classify one as a high-protein pretzel based on its protein content alone. | I’d rather have a familiar type of pretzel than a product marketed for its protein content. Around 14% of consumers put this preference first. |
The REWE cheese pretzel contains 17 g of protein and 359 kcal per 100 g. This works out at around 18.9% of its energy from protein – below the 20% threshold for a “high protein” claim.
For a fair comparison, use the protein and energy values for the same reference amount: multiply the grams of protein by 4 kcal, then divide by the stated kcal.
Rügenwalder Mühle Mühlen Crispies Brezel is a product with a pretzel coating, not a ready-to-eat pretzel. According to REWE, it must be stored unopened at a maximum of +7 °C and heated thoroughly again before eating.
Only pack it if you can keep it chilled throughout and prepare it as directed. If you won’t have those facilities, check the storage and preparation instructions for other products instead.
Keeping food chilled and heating it requires extra equipment and space when travelling.
The vegan, gluten-free BenFit pretzel described by Shop Apotheke may contain traces of sesame. Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its salted pretzel.
For every product, read the ingredients list and all allergen and trace information on the pack rather than assuming it will suit you based on its product category.
Shop Apotheke marks the BenFit High Protein Brezel described on its site as “No longer available”. Its nutrition information doesn’t mean you can rely on being able to buy it for your festival.
Before you travel, check which version you can actually buy and compare its nutrition table and storage instructions.
The High Protein Brezel described by Shop Apotheke is a packaged option labelled vegan and gluten-free.
A classic salted pretzel is a useful comparison if you’re after a traditional pretzel rather than a product with a high protein content.
The cheese pretzel listed by REWE is a useful comparison if you want to check how its protein content measures up.
Mühlen Crispies Brezel is a vegan meal alternative with a pretzel coating, not the same type of product as a salted pretzel that’s ready to eat.
Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, at least 20% of a food’s energy must come from protein for it to carry a “high protein” claim. The number of grams of protein alone isn’t enough to determine this.
A cheese pretzel doesn’t automatically meet the requirements for a “high protein” claim. Based on the 17 g of protein and 359 kcal per 100 g stated by REWE, the cheese pretzel listed there gets around 18.9% of its energy from protein – less than the required 20%.
A high-protein pretzel can contribute to your protein intake, but it shouldn’t be considered in isolation from the rest of your diet. When assessing protein intake in sport, the German Nutrition Society takes factors such as training volume and goals into account. So, compare the portion you’ll actually eat with the nutrition information per 100 g too.
Yes, as long as you can follow the specific product’s chilling and preparation instructions throughout. The Rügenwalder Mühle Mühlen Crispies Brezel listed by REWE must be stored unopened at a maximum of +7 °C and heated thoroughly again before eating. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment warns of the risks of inadequate cooling during transport and storage.
Classic salted pretzels aren’t necessarily gluten-free: Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its salted pretzel. If you eat gluten-free, check the specific pack for an explicit gluten-free label, as well as its ingredients and trace information.