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Pretzels
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 397 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 80 g 29%
- Fat 2 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 2.3 g 8%
- Sugars 3.1 g —
- Sodium 269 mg 12%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3.8 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.3 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.46 mg 39%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.36 mg 27%
- Niacin (B3) 3.6 mg 22%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.54 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 85 µg 21%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 25 mg 2%
- Iron 3.8 mg 21%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 110 mg 9%
- Potassium 137 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.78 mg 7%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Selenium 7.6 µg 14%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 397 | 11 g | 80 g | 2 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 113 | 3.1 g | 23 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 × pretzel | 6 g | 24 | 0.6 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 225 | 6.1 g | 45 g | 1.1 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 56 | 1.5 g | 11 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 338 | 9.2 g | 68 g | 1.7 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 450 | 12 g | 91 g | 2.3 g |
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Questions about Pretzels
Can babies eat pretzels?
Hard pretzels are hard, dry and brittle, so they can be a choking hazard for babies; avoid giving them whole or in pieces. Pretzels are also often salty, and babies do not need added salt.
Are pretzels safe for toddlers, and how should you serve them?
A child who is ready for finger foods should be seated upright and closely supervised while eating. Avoid hard pretzels and small, hard pieces; a soft pretzel is still chewy, so offer it only if your child can manage its texture safely.
Do pretzels contain common allergens?
Most pretzels are made with wheat, which contains gluten, and some recipes include milk, egg or sesame. Check the ingredient list for the particular pretzel, especially if you are introducing it to a baby.
How are hard pretzels different from soft pretzels?
Hard pretzels are baked until crisp and dry, while soft pretzels are doughy and chewy. Neither is an ideal baby snack: hard pieces can be difficult to manage, and a soft pretzel can be tough to chew.
How should you store pretzels so they stay crisp?
Keep hard pretzels in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard; moisture makes them stale. Store soft pretzels in a sealed bag and eat them promptly, or freeze them for longer storage.
What can you serve with pretzels?
For older children and adults, pretzels go well with hummus, cheese dip or mustard. Dips can add salt, so they are not a reason to make pretzels a regular snack for babies.
Can you make pretzels softer for a baby by soaking them?
Soaking may soften the outside but can leave a dense, sticky centre, so it does not reliably make a hard pretzel safe for a baby. Choose a texture your child can manage rather than relying on soaking.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171370 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
