Which pretzel is right for you?

For shoppers comparing fat content

For days out or holidays, you may want to compare pretzels by their fat content per 100 g. A smaller pack doesn’t automatically mean a lower fat content.

For shoppers who keep an eye on salt, too

You check the salt content as well as the fat, because a lower fat content doesn’t necessarily mean less salt. How much you actually eat matters, too.

For travellers with specific preparation or ingredient requirements

For your journey, you need a pretzel that’s ready to eat; at your holiday accommodation, a bake-at-home option might work, too. If you need to avoid certain ingredients, check the information on the pack you buy.

What to look for when buying

First, decide whether you want to eat your pretzel on the go without preparing it, or bake it at your holiday destination. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check the ingredients and portion size.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Fat content Compare the fat content per 100 g and check whether the pretzel needs to be baked before eating. If I mainly want to compare fat content, I don’t want to mistake a smaller pack for a lower fat content. This comparison is the top priority for around 42% of consumers.
Salt content Check the salt content per 100 g and take the amount you’ll eat into account. When I reach for a pretzel, I want to consider its salt content as well as its fat content. This is the main concern for around 33% of consumers.
Suitable for taking on the go Check whether you’ll need any equipment, as well as the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the specific pack. For my journey, I need something ready to eat, or I need to be sure the preparation method and ingredients meet my requirements. This practical suitability comes first for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Assuming less fat means less salt

    The two nutritional values can differ: EDEKA lists 1 g of fat and 3,3 g of salt per 100 g for its GUT&GÜNSTIG bake-at-home pretzels.

    Compare fat and salt side by side, and think about how much you’ll eat.

  • Planning to take bake-at-home pretzels on a day when you can’t bake

    The low fat content of the GUT&GÜNSTIG product mentioned above isn’t much help when choosing a pretzel for a car journey: EDEKA says it needs to be partially defrosted and then baked in an oven or air fryer.

    Before you shop, check whether you’ll have access to suitable equipment at your holiday destination. If you want something ready to eat, compare ready-to-eat pretzels using their own nutritional information instead.

  • Taking ‘gluten-free’ as an indication of fat content

    Gluten-free pretzels can have different recipes, too. REWE lists 4,7 g of fat per 100 g for Hammermühle Organic Oat Pretzels and 21 g per 100 g for Schär Salinis.

    If you need a gluten-free pretzel, check the information on the specific pack first, then compare the fat content separately.

  • Relying on the online description alone for ingredient information

    EDEKA notes that online information may differ from what’s printed on the packaging. When it comes to ingredients and possible traces, the specific product you buy is what matters.

    Before eating, read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.

Brands to consider

The information below applies to the specific pretzels mentioned, not to each brand’s entire range. Product type, nutritional values and preparation are more important when choosing than the brand name alone.

Ditsch

Ditsch sells pretzels that are ready to eat, as well as bake-at-home varieties.

  • Ditsch lists 5,3 g of fat and 2,05 g of salt per 100 g for its classic pretzel. Its ‘Swabian-style’ pretzel contains 4,1 g of fat and 1,74 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The ‘Swabian-style’ pretzel needs to be defrosted and baked. Ditsch says both products mentioned contain wheat.

GUT&GÜNSTIG bei EDEKA

The products mentioned include bake-at-home pretzels and long-life salted pretzels, giving you options for different holiday plans.

  • EDEKA lists 1 g of fat per 100 g for its bake-at-home pretzels; the long-life salted pretzels need no preparation.
  • The bake-at-home pretzels need a heat source. EDEKA lists 7,2 g of fat and 4,4 g of salt per 100 g for its long-life salted pretzels.

ja! bei REWE

The Mini Pretzels mentioned are a ready-to-eat bagged option for a journey or day out.

  • REWE lists 4,0 g of fat per 100 g for ja! Mini Pretzels.
  • REWE also lists 3,7 g of salt per 100 g, wheat as an ingredient, and possible traces of sesame, milk and soya.

SUNSNACKS bei ALDI SÜD

The salted pretzels mentioned are a long-life snack sold in a 250-g pack.

  • The pack size makes this option worth considering for stocking up; for nutritional comparisons, the values per 100 g are what matter.
  • ALDI SÜD lists 7,3 g of fat and 4,51 g of salt per 100 g for these salted pretzels.

Hammermühle

The Organic Oat Pretzels are described as a gluten-free option.

  • REWE lists 4,7 g of fat and 3,5 g of salt per 100 g for Hammermühle Organic Oat Pretzels.
  • Being gluten-free doesn’t tell you anything about the fat content. If relevant, check the information on the specific pack and whether oats are suitable for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the pretzel with the lower fat content also the better choice for taking on the go?

Not necessarily: a pretzel also needs to suit the preparation options available to you. According to the product information, EDEKA’s GUT&GÜNSTIG bake-at-home pretzels contain 1 g of fat per 100 g, but they need to be partially defrosted and baked. Ready-to-eat Mini Pretzels can be taken with you without this step.

How do I compare the salt content of different pretzels?

First compare the salt content per 100 g, then take your portion into account. A product’s lower fat content isn’t enough to conclude that it also contains less salt.

Does a lower fat content mean a pretzel can be labelled ‘reduced fat’?

No: comparing two products isn’t the same as seeing a claim like this on the packaging. If the claim matters to you, check the exact wording on the product you buy and use the nutritional information per 100 g to make your own comparison.

Are gluten-free pretzels automatically lower in fat?

No, the gluten-free label doesn’t tell you the fat content. REWE lists 4,7 g of fat per 100 g for gluten-free Hammermühle Organic Oat Pretzels and 21 g per 100 g for gluten-free Schär Salinis. So, for the type of pretzel you need, also check the nutritional information on the specific pack.