Who this choice matters to

Hosts keeping an eye on calories and portions

If you’re serving salted pretzels in bowls, consider how much you’ll put out as well as the kcal per 100 g. A smaller shape or pack won’t change the calories per 100 g.

Hosts keeping an eye on salt

If you’re also serving cheese, dips or other salty foods alongside the pretzels, check the salt content per 100 g and how much you’ll put in each serving bowl.

Hosts catering for guests with allergies

For guests with specific dietary requirements, check the ingredients and may-contain information on the exact pack. Wheat is a relevant ingredient in the classic salted pretzels mentioned here.

What to look for when shopping

First decide whether a ready-to-serve snack or a pretzel you bake in the oven is right for your party. Then compare nutrition information for products in the same state of preparation, and plan how much you’ll serve.

Ready-to-serve salted pretzels and mini pretzels

A good fit if: You want to put out a dry snack that needs no preparation.

Consider: It’s harder to keep track of how much people eat from a bowl left out for everyone to help themselves. Mini pretzels aren’t automatically lower in calories per 100 g.

Bake-at-home pretzels

A good fit if: You have an oven and want to serve the pretzels as a prepared accompaniment rather than as a snack that’s available all the time.

Consider: They take time to bake. For REWE Beste Wahl frozen pretzels, the stated nutrition values apply to the unbaked product without the salt packed separately.

What to consider What to check when shopping Who it matters to
Calories and portions Compare kcal per 100 g, the amount served and the state of preparation. For mini packs, check the amount in each individual pack. If guests keep helping themselves from a bowl, I want to plan how much I put out more carefully. For around 42% of consumers, calories and portion size are the main concern.
Salt on the party menu Check salt per 100 g and per portion served; for bake-at-home products, check whether salt is included separately. If I’m also serving cheese and dips, I want to take the salt in the snacks into account. Salt is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Serving and guests Check whether the product is ready to serve, the pack format and, for bake-at-home products, whether you’ll need an oven. If any guests have specific requirements, read the ingredients and may-contain information on the pack. If I’m setting up several snack stations or need to cater for particular guests, I want a suitable option that’s clearly labelled. For around 25% of consumers, this practical planning takes priority.

Common comparison mistakes

  • Comparing unbaked pretzels directly with ready-to-eat salted snacks

    REWE gives the nutrition information for its Beste Wahl frozen pretzels as 213 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g of unbaked product without added salt. This is a different basis for comparison from ready-to-eat pretzel snacks.

    Check the stated product condition for every figure. For bake-at-home pretzels, also take into account how much of the salt provided is actually used.

  • Assuming “gluten-free” means fewer calories

    The Schär Salinis listed by REWE are labelled gluten-free, but their nutrition information gives 482 kcal and 21 g of fat per 100 g. The label doesn’t mean they’re lower in calories.

    Choose a gluten-free option if your guests need one, and compare calories, ingredients and other allergen information separately.

  • Focusing only on kcal and overlooking salt

    The figures for the classic salted pretzels mentioned here range from 3.5 g of salt per 100 g for Lorenz Snacks to 4.51 g of salt equivalent per 100 g for ALDI SÜD SUNSNACKS. The amount you serve matters too.

    Check the salt information on the pack you choose and decide how much salted snack to put out at once.

  • Leaving ingredients and may-contain information until serving time

    For the products mentioned here, wheat and soya are among the ingredients to note, and other substances may be listed as possible traces. The information varies by product.

    Check the pack before you buy, and keep a clearly labelled option for guests who need one separate when serving.

Useful brands to know

Lorenz / Saltletts

Saltletts offers ready-to-serve salted pretzels and mini pretzels in a range of pack sizes.

  • Lorenz Snacks lists Saltletts Brezel at 395 kcal and 3.5 g of salt per 100 g; Saltletts Mini Brezel contains 401 kcal and also 3.5 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The mini format doesn’t lower the calories per 100 g. If you have questions about allergens, check the label on the current pack.

REWE Eigenmarken

ja! Mini-Brezeln are ready-to-serve salted snacks, while REWE Beste Wahl frozen pretzels need to be cooked before serving.

  • REWE lists ja! Mini-Brezeln at 401 kcal and 3.7 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The figures of 213 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g for the frozen pretzels apply specifically to the unbaked product without added salt.

EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG

The salted pretzels listed here come in a 250 g bag and are ready-to-serve.

  • EDEKA lists 408 kcal and 4.4 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product contains wheat. Check the exact pack for ingredients and nutrition information when shopping.

SUNSNACKS / ALDI SÜD

The SUNSNACKS salted pretzels listed here are a classic snack in a 250 g pack.

  • ALDI SÜD lists 397 kcal and 4.51 g of salt equivalent per 100 g.
  • According to ALDI SÜD, the nutrition information may vary by supplier, so check the pack in store when comparing products.

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Frequently asked questions

Are salted pretzels generally lower in calories than crisps?

You can only tell by comparing specific products on the same basis. Lorenz Snacks and EDEKA list the classic salted pretzels mentioned here at 395 and 408 kcal per 100 g respectively. To compare them with crisps, you’ll also need the crisps’ nutrition information and the amounts you actually serve.

Why is the stated kcal value lower for bake-at-home pretzels?

REWE’s figure for Beste Wahl frozen pretzels applies to the unbaked product without added salt: 213 kcal per 100 g. Don’t compare this directly with ready-to-eat snacks. The pretzel salt packed separately also matters when comparing salt content.

How should I take salt content into account when planning a party?

Compare the salt information per 100 g with the amount you’ll actually serve. Lorenz Snacks lists Saltletts Brezel at 3.5 g of salt per 100 g, while EDEKA lists GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels at 4.4 g. If you’re serving other salty foods, it helps to keep an eye on the portions you put out.

How should I store pretzel snacks before a garden party?

Follow the storage instructions on the relevant pack. REWE recommends storing ja! Mini-Brezeln in a dry place, away from heat and light. For frozen pretzels, it’s also important to follow the storage and cooking instructions on the pack.