If you want to add protein to your diet with a savoury snack, a protein-enriched pretzel is easier to assess from its serving information: HEJ Natural states that Protein Pretzels Classic contains 18.2 g of protein per 70 g pack. If pretzel flavour is your priority, a classic salted snack is another option. Whichever you choose, compare the amount you’ll actually eat, along with the salt and other nutritional values.
If you’d prefer a savoury snack to a sweet bar around your workout, a protein pretzel could fit into your planned protein intake. Check the protein content per serving, and take salt and ingredients into account too.
If the distinctive pretzel flavour is what matters most to you, a traditional option may be enough. It contains protein too, but that doesn’t make it a snack specifically enriched with protein.
A protein pretzel labelled vegan may suit your food choices. You’ll need to check the specific pack to see whether gluten-containing cereals or declared allergens are relevant to you.
A good fit if: You want the pretzel snack itself to make a specific contribution to your protein intake.
The trade-off: Alongside 18.2 g of protein, HEJ Natural states that Protein Pretzels Classic contains 2.77 g of salt per 70 g pack.
A good fit if: You mainly want a classic pretzel snack and aren’t expecting it to make a specific contribution to your protein intake.
The trade-off: It contains protein, but the recipe isn’t specifically designed to be enriched with protein.
A good fit if: A savoury snack with a stated protein content matters more to you than its pretzel shape.
The trade-off: The ingredients and flavour differ from pretzel rolls; the portion you eat matters here too.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the amount of protein in the quantity you actually plan to eat; figures per 100 g alone aren’t enough. | After a workout, I want to know how much protein my snack adds to my diet. For around 36% of consumers, this specific contribution to protein intake is the priority. |
| Salt and other nutritional values | Compare salt, energy and carbohydrates using the same serving size. | With a salty snack, I want to consider the whole serving, not just the words “High Protein”. Around 29% of consumers pay particular attention to these nutritional values. |
| Recipe and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, any gluten-containing cereals and the allergen information on the specific pack. | If I eat a plant-based diet or need to avoid certain ingredients, the recipe determines what I choose. For around 21% of consumers, this suitability is the most important criterion. |
| Pack size and where to buy | Check the pack size and the product format you want; for promotional products, check current availability. | For regular snack breaks, I want a suitable pack size and a convenient way to buy it. Around 14% of consumers put this everyday consideration first. |
The protein figure alone tells you nothing about salt or other nutritional values. HEJ Natural states that Protein Pretzels Classic contains 2.77 g of salt per 70 g pack; Lorenz Snacks states that Saltletts Herzen contains 2.8 g of salt per 100 g.
Compare the nutritional information using the same serving size, and factor in the portion you plan to eat.
The amount of protein you get from a snack depends on how much you eat. For HEJ Protein Pretzels Classic, the 18.2 g of protein is for a 70 g pack.
For other pack sizes, use the per-100 g figure and the amount you actually plan to eat.
HEJ Natural describes Protein Pretzels Classic as vegan, but the recipe includes spelt and barley, according to the manufacturer. It also states that the product may contain traces of soya, milk, sesame and celery.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the current labelling on the specific pack before eating it.
Protein products can come in different snack formats. ALDI SÜD also points out that certain protein products are only available as limited-time offers.
Check the specific product format and whether it’s available through your preferred retailer.
With Protein Pretzels Classic, HEJ Natural offers a pretzel specifically enriched with protein.
Saltletts Herzen provides a comparison with a traditional salty snack; it shouldn’t be confused with other Saltletts varieties.
The pretzel roll from MEINE BACKWELT is a reference for a classic pretzel, not for one specifically enriched with protein.
Here you’ll find savoury protein snacks in a different shape, as well as classic pretzel snacks. First decide which product format you want, then compare the nutritional information on each pack.
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A savoury alternative if a protein snack matters more to you than the pretzel shape.
Six bags, each containing 50 g; flips rather than pretzel rolls. Check the nutritional information on the pack for the portion you plan to eat.
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A savoury option for shoppers looking for a different snack format with soya protein instead of a pretzel.
60 g pack labelled Beef Flavour. Check the ingredients and allergen information, as well as the nutritional values on the pack.
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A pretzel option if the snack format matters more to you than a recipe specifically enriched with protein.
250 g pack. Use the amount you actually plan to eat when comparing protein and salt.
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A salted pretzel cracker for shoppers who prefer this snack format to a different savoury protein option.
200 g pack. Check the nutritional values for this KnusperCracker variety; figures for Saltletts Herzen don’t automatically apply to it.
No. Traditional pretzels contain protein too, without being specifically enriched with it. Lorenz Snacks states that Saltletts Herzen contains 12 g of protein per 100 g; ALDI SÜD states that its MEINE BACKWELT pretzel roll contains 8.5 g per 100 g. Don’t compare these figures without taking the amount you eat into account.
No. The protein figure doesn’t replace checking the salt, energy, carbohydrates and ingredients. Where possible, compare the nutritional information for the portion you plan to eat.
You can assess a protein pretzel as a post-workout snack by looking at its protein content per serving; the other nutritional values should also inform your choice. The Federal Centre for Nutrition notes that a balanced diet often already provides enough protein.
No, a vegan label doesn’t mean that it’s gluten-free. HEJ Natural describes Protein Pretzels Classic as vegan, but lists spelt and barley as ingredients. If you need to avoid gluten-containing cereals, check the current labelling on the specific pack.