Shoppers checking fat content
You compare fat per 100 g, bearing in mind that one soft pretzel is a different-sized snack portion from pretzels in a large sharing bag.
Who is this comparison for?
Shoppers stocking up on pretzels
You’re looking for a suitable pack size and checking whether the product is ready to eat or needs baking first.
Shoppers checking salt and ingredients
As well as the fat content, you check the salt content and the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack.
What should you consider when choosing?
Start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g, then look at the product type and pack size. Your own portion size also matters when working out how much you’ll actually eat.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g; check the pack separately for any ‘reduced fat’ claim. | If I choose pretzels based on their fat content, I want to know which figure applies to the specific variety. This comparison is a priority for around 42% of shoppers. |
| Pack and preparation | Check the pack size, storage instructions and preparation instructions. | For my cupboard, I need a pack size and preparation method that suit my everyday routine; this is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Salt and ingredients | Check the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack. | If you need to compare salt or avoid certain ingredients, you can’t rely on the fat content alone. Around 25% of shoppers put this information first. |
Which common mistakes can you avoid?
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Assuming a lower fat content means ‘reduced fat’
Having less fat per 100 g than another pretzel does not, by itself, justify a ‘reduced fat’ claim.
Use the nutritional information to compare products, and check the pack for an explicit ‘reduced fat’ claim and the basis for comparison.
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Overlooking salt when comparing fat content
REWE lists 3.7 g of salt per 100 g for ja! mini pretzels, while EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels. Ditsch gives figures of 1.74 and 2.02 g for the two soft pretzels considered here; these are different product types.
Check fat and salt side by side, and bear in mind how much you usually eat.
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Relying on allergen information from a different pack
The ingredients list for one variety is no substitute for the labelling on the product you’re actually buying.
If you have relevant allergies, check the current ingredients and allergen information directly on the pack.
Brands to consider
Gut & Günstig
The salted pretzels listed by EDEKA24 come in a 250 g long-life pack.
- Pack size: 250 g.
- For this variety, EDEKA24 lists 7.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of salt per 100 g.
ja!
REWE sells mini pretzels in a 250 g long-life pack.
- For this variety, REWE lists 4.0 g of fat per 100 g.
- The listed salt content is 3.7 g per 100 g.
Ditsch
The soft pretzels considered here are individual pretzels rather than long-life snack pretzels in a bag.
- Ditsch lists 4.1 or 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, depending on the variety.
- The varieties differ in how they’re prepared; their salt content is 1.74 and 2.02 g per 100 g, respectively.
SUNSNACKS
ALDI SÜD sells salted pretzels under this brand in a 250 g pack.
- The variety considered here is sold as a larger pack for stocking up.
- ALDI SÜD lists 7.3 g of fat and 4.51 g of salt per 100 g; check availability at your local store.
Pretzel products at Joybuy
This selection features pretzel dough pieces that need to be fully baked at home, not ready-to-eat salted pretzels from a snack bag.
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Jeden Tag Pretzels, 10 × 86.8 g
For pretzels you’d like to prepare at home: the dough pieces must be fully baked before eating. Check the storage, baking and allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are Gut & Günstig salted pretzels reduced fat?
The 7.3 g of fat per 100 g listed by EDEKA24 does not, on its own, mean the product is ‘reduced fat’. If this claim matters to you, check the explicit wording and the basis for comparison on the pack.
Which of the pretzels compared has the lowest fat content?
Of these specific varieties, ja! mini pretzels have the lowest listed figure, at 4.0 g of fat per 100 g according to REWE. Ditsch lists 4.1 and 4.5 g for the two soft pretzels considered here, while EDEKA24 lists 7.3 g per 100 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels. Product type and portion size vary.
Do pretzels with less fat also contain less salt?
No. Fat and salt need to be compared separately for each variety. REWE lists 3.7 g of salt per 100 g for ja! mini pretzels, EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels, and Ditsch lists 1.74 and 2.02 g for the two soft pretzels considered here.
Which labelling should I check if I have an allergy?
The ingredients and allergen information on the pack you actually buy is what matters. For example, REWE lists wheat flour in the ingredients for ja! mini pretzels; also check the specific variety for any ‘may contain’ warnings.