For planned holiday snacks at home, unfilled frozen pretzels with salt you can add separately are an option if you’re more concerned about fat content than eating them straight away. REWE lists 1 g of fat per 100 g for its Beste Wahl version, based on unbaked pretzel dough without added salt. This figure isn’t directly comparable with the values for baked pretzels or ready-to-eat salted pretzels. For a snack on the go, an option that doesn’t need baking may be more convenient.
If you’re planning holiday snacks at home, check the fat content per 100 g and the state of the product the nutrition information refers to. A figure for unbaked dough isn’t directly comparable with one for a ready-to-eat pretzel.
If children will be sharing the snack, portion size and salt content matter as well as fat. With pretzels that come with salt separately, you can choose how much to sprinkle on before baking.
A ready-to-eat pretzel can save you the effort of baking when you’re out and about. If several children will be sharing, check the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product before handing them out.
A good fit if: You want to bake your holiday snack at home and decide how much of the supplied pretzel salt to use.
The trade-off: REWE lists the fat content of its Beste Wahl pretzels for unbaked dough without added salt. You’ll also need to allow time for baking.
A good fit if: You want to eat a pretzel without baking it yourself.
The trade-off: Ditsch lists 5.3 g of fat and 2.05 g of salt per 100 g for its classic pretzel; wheat is listed as an allergen.
A good fit if: You’re looking for a ready-to-eat savoury snack for a day out.
The trade-off: EDEKA lists 7.2 g of fat and 4.4 g of salt per 100 g for GUT&GÜNSTIG salted pretzels; ALDI SÜD lists 7.3 g of fat and 4.51 g of salt per 100 g for SUNSNACKS salted pretzels.
| What to check | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Fat per 100 g and the state the nutrition information refers to: unbaked, baked or ready to eat. | If I can bake at home, I want to understand the fat content rather than rely on a description on the pack. For around 42% of consumers, this comparison comes first. |
| Salt and portion size | Salt per 100 g, whether salt for sprinkling is included separately, and the planned portion size. | When choosing a snack for children, I want to decide for myself how much salt goes on the pretzel and how large the portion should be. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Availability and ingredients | Preparation time and storage, as well as the ingredients and allergen information for the specific product. | For a day out or a group snack, I need something I can prepare in time or take along as it is, and whose ingredients I can check beforehand. Around 25% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
According to REWE, the 1 g of fat per 100 g for REWE Beste Wahl pretzels refers to unbaked pretzel dough without added salt. The figures for baked and dry pretzels refer to products in different states.
Before comparing nutrition values, check which state of the product the information on the pack refers to.
For the dry salted pretzels checked, EDEKA and ALDI SÜD list 4.4 g and 4.51 g of salt per 100 g respectively. Fat content alone doesn’t tell you enough about the snack.
Look at the fat and salt figures together, and decide on the portion size before serving.
Even if you’re keeping an eye on the fat content, a pretzel is still a snack. The Verbraucherzentrale includes salty snacks in its recommendations for children’s snacks.
Plan pretzels as a snack portion rather than serving them continuously just because of their fat content.
Ditsch lists wheat for the pretzels checked. EDEKA’s salted pretzels list wheat and gluten, as well as possible traces of milk. You can’t assume the same applies to other products.
If you have an allergy, check the current labelling on the pack or ask for specific allergen information when buying loose bakery items.
The frozen pretzels featured are unbaked dough pieces supplied with pretzel salt separately.
The pretzels featured include a classic pretzel and a part-proofed “Schwäbische Art” version.
The salted pretzels featured are a dry snack that’s ready to eat.
The salted pretzels featured are a dry, ready-to-eat savoury snack.
This selection features pretzel dough pieces for planned holiday snacks at home, where you can store them frozen and bake them. It isn’t intended for snacks that need no preparation.
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For a planned snack at home, when you can store the pretzel dough pieces frozen and bake them thoroughly before eating.
To compare fat and salt content, check the pack to see which state of the product the nutrition information refers to and how the supplied salt is accounted for. If you have allergies, follow the labelling on the specific pack.
No. A single fat-content figure doesn’t substantiate a permitted claim that a product is reduced in fat. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 governs nutrition claims, so don’t assess a specific comparative claim based on a nutrition figure alone.
Yes, for the REWE Beste Wahl pretzels featured here. According to REWE, pretzel salt is supplied separately and can be added as you like before baking. The nutrition values given refer to the unbaked product without added salt.
Before handing out the pretzels, check the ingredients, listed allergens and possible traces for the specific product. For loose bakery items or food for a group, ask for the relevant allergen information rather than assuming what’s in them based on the type of product.