Protein-focused snack shoppers
You fancy a savoury snack and want to know how much protein your usual portion provides. The nutritional information per 100 g and the amount you actually eat are more useful than the pack size for working this out.
Who should consider this?
Households planning their snack cupboard
You’re buying savoury snacks for several people or occasions. What matters is whether you’ll get through the larger quantity and can store the opened pack appropriately.
Anyone keeping an eye on salt
You want to factor salted pretzels into your other meals. The salt per 100 g is only useful when you relate it to the portion you plan to eat.
What matters when buying?
First decide whether you’re buying salted pretzels as a snack or specifically for their protein content. Then think about the portion size and how much you’re likely to get through.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should pay particular attention |
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| Protein per portion | Compare the protein and energy per 100 g with your planned portion; the amount of protein alone doesn’t tell you what proportion of the total energy it provides. | If I choose a savoury snack partly for its protein, I want to know what my portion actually contains. Around 29% of consumers put this contribution first. |
| Salt per portion | Work out the salt per 100 g for your usual snack portion, and take into account the other foods you eat that day. | If you’ve already planned other salty foods, you’ll want to portion out your pretzels mindfully. For around 36% of consumers, salt content comes first. |
| Pack size | Compare the pack size with the occasions you plan to eat them, and follow the storage instructions on the pack. | If you’re buying a pack for home, the office or visitors, choose an amount you’re likely to use up. Around 35% of consumers prioritise this. |
Common shopping mistakes
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Assuming a double-digit protein figure means “high protein”
A double-digit protein figure per 100 g doesn’t tell you what proportion of the snack’s energy comes from protein. As Lebensmittelklarheit explains, that proportion matters when assessing this type of claim.
Check the protein and energy figures in the nutritional information, and work out how much protein is in your planned portion. Don’t judge a claim by the number of grams alone.
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Checking the salt figure but overlooking the size of your bowl
The product information for classic salted pretzels from EDEKA, REWE and ALDI SÜD lists 3.5 to 4.51 g of salt per 100 g. How much salt is in your snack depends on the portion you eat.
Measure out the amount you want to eat first, rather than snacking straight from a large pack.
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Choosing a large pack without planning how you’ll use it
A 600 g bag will last for different occasions than a 200 g pack. Lorenz Saltletts Cocktail Mix in the 600 g size is also a mix, not a pack of salted pretzels alone.
Check the contents and number of portions before buying. If you’re planning to store it for longer, follow the storage instructions on the specific pack.
Brands to help you choose savoury snacks
Lorenz / Saltletts
Saltletts offers classic salted pretzels and salt sticks, as well as a cocktail mix. For a fair comparison, make sure you’re comparing like with like.
- For Saltletts pretzels in the 200 g pack, REWE lists 12 g of protein and 3.5 g of salt per 100 g.
- The 600 g cocktail mix contains different types of savoury snacks, so it isn’t a pretzels-only value pack.
EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG
Salted pretzels from this EDEKA own brand are sold in a 250 g pack.
- EDEKA lists 12.2 g of protein per 100 g.
- According to EDEKA, the product contains 4.4 g of salt per 100 g and wheat; it may contain traces of milk.
ALDI SÜD SUNSNACKS
SUNSNACKS salted pretzels are sold in a 250 g pack.
- ALDI SÜD lists 10.6 g of protein per 100 g.
- ALDI SÜD lists 4.51 g of salt per 100 g and notes that nutritional values may vary depending on the supplier. Always check the pack you’re buying.
Savoury snacks at Joybuy
This selection includes salt sticks, salted pretzels and pretzel crackers in a range of pack sizes. If you’re looking for a larger supply, compare the amount in the pack with how much you plan to eat; smaller packs may be a better fit for individual snack occasions.
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Jeden Tag salt sticks, 250 g
Salt sticks for a planned snack supply; the pack contains 250 g. Check the nutritional information on the pack for the protein and salt in your portion.
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Lorenz Saltletts salted pretzels, 200 g
Classic salted pretzels for several planned snack portions in a 200 g pack. REWE lists 12 g of protein per 100 g for this pretzel product; check the current salt figure on the pack before deciding on your portion.
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Lorenz Saltletts wholemeal salt sticks, 175 g
Wholemeal salt sticks in a 175 g pack for a smaller snack supply. If protein or salt is a deciding factor, compare the current nutritional information per 100 g and per portion you plan to eat.
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Alnatura organic wholemeal salted pretzels, 125 g
Wholemeal salted pretzels in a 125 g pack if you’re planning to buy a smaller amount. For a protein-focused choice, the nutritional information on the specific pack and your portion size still matter.
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Lorenz Saltletts KnusperCracker salted pretzel crackers, 200 g
Salted pretzel crackers rather than classic pretzels, in a 200 g pack. Pay particular attention to the salt content on the current pack if you plan to enjoy these crackers regularly.
Frequently asked questions
Does a double-digit protein figure per 100 g automatically make salted pretzels “high protein”?
No, the number of grams alone isn’t enough to make that assessment. Lebensmittelklarheit explains that the proportion of energy provided by protein is what matters for this claim. Also compare the protein in the portion you’ll actually eat, not just the figure per 100 g.
Are salted pretzels a good main source of protein?
Salted pretzels are more of a snack than a foundation for your protein intake. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) lists pulses, dairy products, eggs, fish and meat among sources of protein. You can’t work out which foods suit your meals from the protein figure on a pack of pretzels alone.
How should I assess the salt in a portion of pretzels?
Work out the salt in the amount you plan to eat using the figure per 100 g, and take other salty foods into account. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) gives up to 6 g of salt per day as a general guide; this isn’t a personal recommendation for a single snack portion.
When does it make sense to buy a larger pack of salted pretzels?
A larger pack makes sense if several people or planned occasions will use it up. Check whether it contains salted pretzels or a mix, and follow the storage instructions on the pack once it’s open.