If you snack regularly at home, a larger pack of frozen pretzels could be a good option if you have freezer space and can bake them a few at a time. If you want to eat straight after a workout, a fresh pretzel is ready to enjoy without any preparation. Pretzel snacks are worth considering if you want a packaged snack to take with you that doesn’t need baking. What matters is how much you’ll actually use, along with the nutritional and allergen information for the specific product.
If you’d like to eat a pretzel at home after your workout several times a week, a pack of frozen pretzels that you can portion out is one option. Consider whether you’ll use all the pretzels and whether the preparation fits into your routine.
Ready-baked pretzels are a handy option for the journey home or as a snack straight after exercise. There’s no need to defrost or bake them first.
If particular ingredients or the salt content matter to you, check the information for the specific pretzel. For example, Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its pretzel.
First, think about when and where you plan to eat your pretzels. Then you can compare pack sizes, preparation requirements and the information on the label to find the right option.
| What matters | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Total weight, number of pieces and space in your freezer or cupboard. | If I eat at home regularly, I want to be able to use up the pack without having pieces left over. Around 36 % of shoppers would put having the right amount in stock first. |
| Ready to eat | Whether the pretzels are ready-baked or need defrosting and baking according to the product instructions. | On my way home, I want to be able to eat something without needing a kitchen. For around 29 % of shoppers, being able to eat straight away would be the priority. |
| What the snack contains | Carbohydrate and protein per 100 g and per portion, according to the nutritional information. | If the pretzel is part of a larger meal, I want to consider its nutritional values alongside the other foods. Around 21 % of shoppers would check this first. |
| Salt and allergens | Salt content, ingredients and declared allergens for the specific variety. | If particular ingredients or salt content matter to me, I want to know what’s in the pretzel before I eat it. Around 14 % of shoppers would prioritise this information. |
REWE sells eight frozen pretzels with a total weight of 770 g; ALDI SÜD lists pretzels weighing 868 g. Weight alone doesn’t tell you whether you’ll use that quantity in your day-to-day routine.
Compare the number of pieces and pack size with what you actually need and the storage space you have available.
Ditsch’s pretzel contains 53 g of carbohydrate and 9.5 g of protein per 100 g. These figures describe that specific product, not the make-up of your whole meal.
Consider the pretzel alongside the other foods you eat after your workout, rather than judging it on its own by the type of product it is.
Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its pretzel and gives its salt content as 2.05 g per 100 g. Some frozen pretzels from EDEKA come with salt to sprinkle on top.
Check the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the specific variety. If you’re buying loose bakery items, ask for allergen information.
EDEKA’s instructions for some frozen pretzels include thawing and baking. That’s different from choosing a ready-baked pretzel.
Check the preparation instructions. If you won’t be able to bake them, choose a ready-baked option or one that can be eaten without preparation.
Ditsch offers a range of pretzel-bread products, including pretzels, sticks and mini versions.
REWE lists products including frozen pretzels from its Beste Wahl range and packaged spelt pretzels from REWE Bio.
ALDI SÜD lists larger packs of pretzel-bread products as well as baked goods under its own-label brands.
EDEKA offers frozen pretzels in a range of pack sizes, with preparation instructions specific to each product.
A pretzel can be part of a snack after a workout, but whether it’s enough for the meal you have planned depends on more than just the type of product. Check the nutritional information for the specific pretzel and consider what else you’re eating with it.
Eating a pretzel doesn’t mean you need a special protein product. The Verbraucherzentrale explains that even people doing performance or endurance sports can meet their additional protein needs through everyday foods; what matters is your diet as a whole.
Compare the salt content per 100 g in the nutritional information for each product and bear the portion size in mind. Ditsch gives the salt content of its pretzel as 2.05 g per 100 g; this figure doesn’t automatically apply to other pretzels.
For packaged pretzels, check the ingredients list and allergen labelling. If you’re buying loose bakery items, you can ask for allergen information. Ditsch lists wheat as an allergen in its pretzel, but always check the information for the specific product you’re buying.