If you’re looking for a pretzel to enjoy with your coffee that’s as low in fat as possible, compare plain varieties using the figures per 100 g rather than assuming they’re all ‘reduced fat’. EDEKA, REWE and ALDI SÜD each list 1 g of fat per 100 g for the frozen pretzels covered here. Check the product state shown and factor in how they need to be prepared. If you have unexpected visitors, a ready-to-eat pretzel from the bakery counter could be an option; check the specific nutritional and allergen information before buying.
If you’d like a pretzel to go with your cake that’s as low in fat as possible, the figure per 100 g is a useful starting point. Also check whether the nutritional information applies to the unbaked or finished product.
If you have an oven and time to prepare them, frozen pretzels are an option. EDEKA, REWE and ALDI SÜD each list 1 g of fat per 100 g for the varieties covered here. Always follow the preparation instructions for the product you buy.
A ready-to-eat pretzel from the bakery counter can be served without baking. If fat content, salt or allergens matter to your choice, ask for the information on the specific product being sold.
First decide whether the pretzel needs to be ready to serve or whether you have time to bake it. Then compare fat content alongside the basis used for each figure, and check the ingredients, allergens and salt content.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat per 100 g | Compare the fat content and product state shown in the nutritional information. Distinguish plain pretzels from varieties containing butter or cheese. | If I’m looking for a pretzel to go with cake that’s as low in fat as possible, I want to know whether the figures use the same basis. This comparison is a priority for around 50% of shoppers. |
| Serving time | For frozen products, check the preparation instructions, the equipment you’ll need and how long they take to get ready to serve. | I want to have warm pretzels ready in time for guests, but for an impromptu visit they need to be ready without baking. Serving arrangements come first for around 30% of shoppers. |
| Allergens and salt | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific pretzel. For frozen products, check whether salt is supplied separately and what the salt figure is based on. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients or want to decide how much extra salt to add, fat content alone isn’t enough. Around 20% of shoppers put this information first. |
The fat content of a single product doesn’t in itself prove that it has been reduced compared with another product.
Use the specific figure per 100 g to help you choose. Only treat ‘reduced fat’ as a product claim if it is stated as such for the item in question.
REWE gives the nutritional values for its Beste Wahl frozen pretzels for unbaked dough without added salt. This means the figure is based on a different product state from the one given for a ready-to-eat pretzel sold at a bakery counter.
Read the notes accompanying the nutritional table and, where possible, compare figures for the same product state.
Even a plain pretzel may contain allergens that are relevant to your choice. Salt supplied separately can also affect how you serve a frozen pretzel.
Check the information for the specific product you’re buying. For loose products, you can ask for allergen information; for frozen products, read the instructions about adding salt.
Ditsch sells classic pretzels as well as varieties with additional ingredients.
REWE provides nutritional information for both a ready-to-eat pretzel and its frozen pretzels.
EDEKA sells GUT&GÜNSTIG frozen pretzels with nutritional information provided.
ALDI SÜD lists GOLDÄHREN frozen pretzels and a fresh MEINE BACKWELT pretzel.
Lidl presents its bakery range under the name ‘Unser Brot’.
No. A single fat-content figure doesn’t prove that the product has less fat than a comparison product. Use the nutritional information to compare specific products, but don’t infer a ‘reduced fat’ claim that hasn’t been stated.
Only if you also take the stated product state into account. REWE explicitly bases the nutritional information for its Beste Wahl frozen pretzels on unbaked dough without added salt. So check what the figures are based on before comparing them with those for a ready-to-eat pretzel.
Ask a member of staff for allergen information about the specific pretzel on offer. Lebensmittelklarheit explains that information about allergens that must be declared also has to be provided for unpackaged products. How it is supplied may vary between retailers.
Allow time for thawing and baking, following the instructions for the product you buy. If you want the pretzels ready for a set time, check the preparation steps before buying. For an impromptu visit, a ready-to-eat pretzel from the bakery counter can be served without any of this preparation.