Who is this advice for?

People planning a pretzel buffet

You’d like to serve pretzels with currywurst while keeping an eye on the fat content. Comparing the figures per 100 g can help, as can comparing plain varieties with pretzels containing butter or other additions.

Guests keeping an eye on salt and portion size

You’d like to take the salt in snack foods into account alongside the currywurst and sauce. Compare the salt content per 100 g and think about how much pretzel snack you plan to serve.

Shoppers with specific dietary requirements

You need a pretzel whose ingredients and allergen information meet your requirements. Check that first, before comparing fat content: a gluten-free label on its own says nothing about the fat content.

What should you look for when shopping?

If you have specific dietary requirements, first check whether the product is suitable. For the comparison that follows, the key factors are fat and salt per 100 g, as well as the amount you plan to serve.

Criteria What to check Who it matters to
Fat content Compare fat per 100 g for similar types of pretzel; consider butter and other additions separately. If I want to choose a pretzel with a lower fat content to serve with currywurst, I need figures I can compare, rather than just an impression that something is “light”. Around 50% of consumers put this fat comparison first.
Salt and portion size Check the salt per 100 g and plan how much to serve at the buffet. I don’t want to serve unlimited salty snacks alongside currywurst and sauce. For around 33% of consumers, salt and portion size are the main considerations.
Dietary suitability Check the ingredients and allergen information; if you need a gluten-free product, check the label on the specific product. If a pretzel needs to meet a particular dietary requirement, I check that before comparing nutritional values. This is the priority for around 17% of consumers.

Common comparison mistakes

  • Assuming gluten-free means lower in fat

    A gluten-free label answers a different question from the fat content. EDEKA24 lists 21 g of fat per 100 g for Schär Salinis.

    First check that a product meets your dietary requirements, then compare the nutritional values of suitable products.

  • Overlooking salt when comparing fat

    Salt content can also affect your choice for a currywurst buffet: EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g of salt per 100 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels.

    Check the fat and salt figures on the same 100 g basis, and plan how much to put in the snack bowl.

  • Comparing butter pretzels with plain salted pretzels as if they were the same

    Ditsch lists 4.1 and 5.3 g of fat per 100 g for two plain salted pretzels, compared with 14.1 g per 100 g for its XL butter pretzel with chives. These figures apply to the specific varieties.

    Start by comparing similar products, and take toppings or fillings into account when choosing.

Brands to compare

Ditsch

Pretzels from its bakery range, including plain varieties and a butter pretzel with chives.

  • Ditsch lists 4.1 and 5.3 g of fat per 100 g for two plain salted pretzels.
  • According to Ditsch, its XL butter pretzel with chives contains 14.1 g of fat per 100 g. These figures don’t apply to every product from the brand.

Gut & Günstig

Packaged salted pretzels to share as a snack.

  • EDEKA24 lists 7.3 g of fat per 100 g for the 250-g pack of salted pretzels.
  • The same product contains 4.5 g of salt per 100 g, so both figures are worth comparing.

Sunsnacks

Salted pretzels in a 250-g pack, stocked by ALDI SÜD as a snack option.

  • The pack size is useful when planning how much to put in a snack bowl.
  • For a comparison of fat and salt, check the nutritional information on the specific pack.

Schär

Salinis as an alternative if you need a pretzel labelled gluten-free.

  • If you have a specific dietary requirement, the Salinis label may be a deciding factor.
  • EDEKA24 lists 21 g of fat per 100 g for Schär Salinis; gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean lower in fat.

Joybuy products on this topic

Relevant products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare the fat content of different pretzels?

Check the fat per 100 g and start by comparing similar types of pretzel. Nutritional information on packaged foods gives you a common basis for comparison. You should also take toppings and fillings into account.

Does a gluten-free pretzel automatically contain less fat?

No. A gluten-free label doesn’t tell you anything about the fat content. EDEKA24 lists 21 g of fat per 100 g for Schär Salinis; check the nutritional information of any suitable products too.

Should I check the salt content of pretzels served with currywurst?

Yes, if you want to keep an eye on the overall saltiness and how much you’re serving. EDEKA24 lists 4.5 g of salt per 100 g for Gut & Günstig salted pretzels.

Is the ‘reduced fat’ label enough to help me choose?

Even with this label, compare the stated fat content per 100 g. Make sure you’re comparing similar types of pretzel rather than assuming the label means a particular figure.

How should I store an opened pack of mini pretzels?

Follow the instructions on the specific pack. REWE recommends storing the mini pretzels described there in a dry place and protecting them from heat. For one variety, it also recommends protecting them from light.