Who might prefer which pretzels?

Festival-goers keeping an eye on fat

You want to pack pretzels and compare the fat content of similar products per 100 g, rather than relying solely on descriptions such as ‘light’.

Anyone keeping track of how much they snack

If you snack on pretzels throughout the day, the amount you actually eat and the pack size matter just as much as the salt content per 100 g.

Campers without an oven

You need a ready-to-eat snack that you can carry dry and store as directed on the pack. Bake-at-home pretzels are only suitable if you can prepare them when you arrive.

What should you look for when buying?

First, work out whether you need pretzels you can eat without an oven. Then, for suitable products, compare the fat, energy and salt content using the nutrition information per 100 g.

Criterion What to check Who it matters to
Fat content Compare the fat and energy figures per 100 g for similar pretzels; a lower fat figure does not automatically mean fewer calories. I want to choose a variety with less fat when packing, without assuming that fat and energy are the same thing. Around 42% of consumers prioritise this comparison.
Salt content Check the salt per 100 g and take into account how much you actually eat. If I’m snacking for hours, I want to know how much salt I’ll get from my whole portion. Salt content is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers.
Preparation and storage Check whether the pretzels are ready to eat or need to be defrosted and baked, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. Without an oven, I need pretzels I can eat straight away and store appropriately while camping. For around 25% of consumers, this everyday practicality is the most important factor.

Which common mistakes can you avoid?

  • Assuming less fat means fewer calories

    REWE lists ja! Mini Pretzels as containing 4 g of fat and 401 kcal per 100 g; EDEKA24 gives the figures for Gut & Günstig Salted Pretzels as 7.3 g of fat and 397 kcal per 100 g. So, for these products, the lower fat content does not go hand in hand with a lower energy value.

    For similar products, compare both figures per 100 g and check the salt content too.

  • Treating the whole pack as a small portion

    REWE lists ja! Mini Pretzels as containing 3.7 g of salt per 100 g. If you eat the whole 250-g pack, that works out at 9.25 g of salt from this product alone.

    Before the festival, think about how much you actually want to eat and, if necessary, divide a larger pack into portions.

  • Packing bake-at-home pretzels when there’s no oven

    According to the manufacturer, Ditsch’s 160-g bake-at-home pretzel needs to thaw for around 30 minutes, then bake at 180 °C for approximately 12–15 minutes.

    Choose this option only if you have a suitable oven and time to prepare it; otherwise, ready-to-eat pretzels are the more practical choice.

    Without an oven, you won’t be able to prepare the dough piece as intended when you arrive.

  • Overlooking allergen information and recipe changes

    REWE says ja! Mini Pretzels may contain traces of sesame, milk and soya. ALDI SÜD notes that the nutrition information for SUNSNACKS Salted Pretzels may vary depending on the supplier.

    Check the label on the specific pack when you buy it, especially if you need to avoid allergens or compare nutrition values accurately.

Brands to consider

ja!

REWE’s own-brand range includes ready-to-eat mini pretzels in a 250-g pack, making them a snack that needs no baking.

  • REWE lists these mini pretzels as containing 4 g of fat and 3.7 g of salt per 100 g. They should be stored in a dry place, away from heat and light.
  • A lower fat content does not automatically mean fewer calories for this product. REWE says it may contain traces of sesame, milk and soya.

Gut & Günstig

EDEKA’s own-brand range includes classic salted pretzels in a 250-g pack, which could work as a ready-to-eat camping snack.

  • EDEKA24 recommends storing these salted pretzels in a dry place, away from heat.
  • EDEKA24 lists 7.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of salt per 100 g. If you’re mainly looking for a lower fat content, compare these figures with those for other ready-to-eat pretzels.

Ditsch

Ditsch offers a range of pretzels, including a 160-g bake-at-home version and a freshly baked pretzel sold in its shops.

  • For its 160-g bake-at-home pretzel, Ditsch lists 3.6 g of fat and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g of baked product.
  • This version needs to be defrosted and baked. The nutrition values Ditsch gives for its freshly baked shop pretzel are different, and these figures do not apply to all Ditsch pretzels.

SUNSNACKS

ALDI SÜD’s own-brand range includes ready-to-eat salted pretzels in a 250-g pack.

  • ALDI SÜD publishes nutrition information for this product of 7.2 g of fat and 4.4 g of salt per 100 g.
  • ALDI SÜD notes that figures may vary between suppliers. For an accurate comparison, check the information on the specific pack.

Pretzels at Joybuy

These salted pretzels in a 125-g pack could make a handy snack to take with you. If you’re specifically looking for a lower fat content, compare the nutrition information on the pack with that of other pretzels before you buy.

Alnatura Organic Wholegrain Salted Pretzels, 125 g

Alnatura Organic Wholegrain Salted Pretzels, 125 g

The 125-g pack is an option if you’re looking for salted pretzels to take on the go. Check the nutrition information on the pack to see whether the fat, energy and salt content suit your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pretzels with less fat automatically lower in calories?

No. You need to compare fat and energy values separately. REWE lists ja! Mini Pretzels as containing 4 g of fat and 401 kcal per 100 g, while EDEKA24 gives the figures for Gut & Günstig Salted Pretzels as 7.3 g of fat and 397 kcal per 100 g.

How much salt is in a pack of mini pretzels?

For ja! Mini Pretzels, the 3.7 g of salt per 100 g listed by REWE works out at 9.25 g for the entire 250-g pack. What matters for your choice is how much you actually eat; the German Nutrition Society recommends up to 6 g of table salt per day as a guideline.

How should I store ready-to-eat pretzels while festival camping?

Follow the storage instructions on the relevant pack, and keep salted pretzels dry and away from heat if the pack advises this. REWE also recommends keeping ja! Mini Pretzels away from light. Make sure they stay dry after opening, too.

Can I take bake-at-home pretzels without an oven?

Ditsch’s 160-g bake-at-home pretzel is not a ready-to-eat camping snack unless you have access to a suitable oven. According to the manufacturer, it needs to thaw for around 30 minutes, then bake at 180 °C for approximately 12–15 minutes.

What should I check on pretzel packaging if I have allergies?

Read the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before buying or sharing pretzels. REWE lists wheat and possible traces of sesame, milk and soya for ja! Mini Pretzels; this information does not apply to other products.