For a calorie-conscious coffee break, what matters is not just the energy per 100 g, but also how much you actually eat. The products from Lorenz Snacks and EDEKA featured here range from 385 to 408 kcal per 100 g. Decide on your portion before you start eating, then compare the energy and salt for that amount. Mini sizes and wholegrain content alone don’t mean a lower energy value.
You fancy something crunchy with your coffee, but don’t want to eat straight from a large pack. Setting aside a portion or choosing a 40 g single pack, like Saltletts Mini Brezel, can help you plan ahead. Still, check the energy value for the amount you actually eat.
You’re happy with either pretzels or sticks and want to compare their energy value per 100 g. The Lorenz Snacks and EDEKA products featured here range from 385 to 408 kcal per 100 g. Your portion size also matters when it comes to your coffee break.
You want to consider the ingredients as well as energy and portion size. According to Lorenz Snacks, Saltletts Vollkorn contains over 80% wholemeal wheat flour and 6.0 g of fibre per 100 g. That doesn’t automatically mean a significantly lower energy value.
First, decide how much pretzel snack you’d like with your coffee. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and work out the energy and salt for your chosen amount.
| Criteria | What to check | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Check the weight of each individual pack or the amount you’ve set aside, then work out the energy and salt for that portion. | I want to have a set amount with my coffee, rather than mindlessly reaching into the bag. Around 50% of consumers put portion planning first. |
| Energy value | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the current packaging; don’t assume pretzels and sticks are the same. | If I’m considering both shapes, I want to compare the products using their nutritional information. For around 30% of consumers, energy per 100 g is the main priority. |
| Wholegrain | Check the wholegrain content and fibre, then also consider kcal and salt per 100 g. | Wholegrain matters to me in a pretzel snack, but I don’t assume that means a lower energy value. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this. |
According to Lorenz Snacks, Saltletts Mini Brezel contains 401 kcal per 100 g, while classic Saltletts Brezel contains 395 kcal per 100 g. The smaller shape doesn’t mean a lower energy value per 100 g.
Use a small pack to help manage your portion, and check how many grams you actually eat.
According to Lorenz Snacks, Saltletts Vollkorn contains 6.0 g of fibre and 392 kcal per 100 g, while classic Saltletts Brezel contains 395 kcal per 100 g.
Compare wholegrain content and fibre separately from energy value and portion size.
Salt content also varies: Lorenz Snacks lists 3.5 g of salt per 100 g for Saltletts Brezel, while ALDI SÜD lists 4.51 g per 100 g for SUNSNACKS Salzbrezeln.
Check the energy and salt information per 100 g, then work out the amounts for your portion.
According to ALDI SÜD, the nutritional information for SUNSNACKS Salzbrezeln may vary depending on the supplier. EDEKA also advises customers to check the packaging for product information.
Before eating, check the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen advice on the pack you’ve bought.
The product range featured here includes classic and mini pretzels, as well as wholegrain sticks. For a coffee break, the main differences are the pack format and ingredients.
The EDEKA products featured here let you compare pretzel sticks and pretzels from the same own-brand range.
The SUNSNACKS pretzels featured here from ALDI SÜD provide another point of comparison for packaged pretzel snacks.
This selection includes wholegrain pretzels and pretzel sticks for your coffee break. If you buy a larger pack, set aside your chosen portion and compare the nutritional information for each product.
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An option if you’re looking for wholegrain salted pretzels for your coffee break and want to decide how much to snack on.
The pack contains 125 g. Compare the energy value, fibre and salt using the nutritional information on the pack itself; the wholegrain label doesn’t replace this check.
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These pretzel sticks could be a good choice if you’re happy to swap pretzel shapes for sticks and want to compare nutritional values per 100 g.
The pack contains 250 g. Set aside a smaller amount for your break and check the energy value and salt on the pack itself.
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These classic pretzel sticks are another option if you’d like to portion out your own snack for a coffee break.
The pack contains 250 g. When comparing them with other pretzel sticks, check the salt per 100 g as well as the energy value.
Compare the energy value per 100 g, then calculate it for the amount you want to eat: kcal per 100 g × grams eaten ÷ 100. This lets you account for differences between products as well as your portion size.
Not necessarily. Lorenz Snacks lists 401 kcal per 100 g for Saltletts Mini Brezel and 395 kcal per 100 g for classic Saltletts Brezel. A 40 g individual pack can help you decide on your portion in advance.
Not in the Saltletts products featured here: Lorenz Snacks lists 392 kcal per 100 g for the wholegrain sticks and 395 kcal per 100 g for the classic pretzel. According to the manufacturer, the wholegrain sticks contain over 80% wholemeal wheat flour and 6.0 g of fibre per 100 g.
Calculate the salt per 100 g for the portion you actually eat. For a 40 g pack of Saltletts Mini Brezel, the 3.5 g of salt per 100 g listed by Lorenz Snacks works out at 1.4 g of salt.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack itself. Wheat is one ingredient to be aware of in the pretzel snacks featured here; precautionary allergen statements may vary by product.