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Soft pretzels
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 338 kcal —
- Protein 8.2 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 68 g 25%
- Fat 3.1 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 0.3 g —
- Sodium 203 mg 9%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.54 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 2.7 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.41 mg 34%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.29 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 4.3 mg 27%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 24 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 17.7 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 23 mg 2%
- Iron 3.9 mg 22%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 79 mg 6%
- Potassium 88 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.94 mg 9%
- Copper 0.13 mg 14%
- Selenium 17.2 µg 31%
Similar foods
- Pretzelsbabyfood397 kcal / 100 g
- Salted pretzelssnack, sticks389 kcal / 100 g
- Pretzel sticks382 kcal / 100 g
- Plain hard pretzelssalt added384 kcal / 100 g
- Lye pastry pretzelwith cheese279 kcal / 100 g
- Bretzelfresh bread330 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate-coated hard pretzels467 kcal / 100 g
- Whole-wheat hard pretzelsincluding both salted and unsalted362 kcal / 100 g
- Wheat flour pretzelssalted, baked335 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Soft pretzels
How do you reheat a soft pretzel without drying it out?
Sprinkle it lightly with water, wrap it in foil and warm it in an oven at 180°C for about 5–8 minutes. For a crispier crust, unwrap it for the final minute.
Can you freeze soft pretzels?
Yes. Freeze them once cool in an airtight bag, then thaw at room temperature and refresh in a 180°C oven for 5–8 minutes. Add coarse salt after reheating if it has fallen off.
What do you eat with a soft pretzel?
Soft pretzels pair well with mustard, cheese sauce or a savoury dip; in Bavaria, a pretzel with sweet mustard is a familiar accompaniment to weisswurst. For a quick snack, split one and fill it with cheese or ham.
Why are soft pretzels dipped in lye?
A brief dip in food-grade alkaline solution before baking gives the crust its deep brown colour and distinctive pretzel flavour. At home, a baking-soda bath is a more accessible alternative, though the result is less characteristic.
How do you make a soft pretzel shiny and brown at home?
Dip shaped dough briefly in a simmering water-and-baking-soda bath, drain well, then bake at about 220°C until deeply browned, usually 12–15 minutes. Brush with melted butter after baking if you want a softer, richer crust.
Are soft pretzels different from hard pretzels?
Yes: soft pretzels have a moist, bread-like crumb and are best eaten fresh, while hard pretzels are baked until dry and crisp for longer keeping. Hard pretzels have 338 kcal per 100 g, compared with 338 kcal per 100 g in soft pretzels.
How much protein is in a soft pretzel compared with pretzel sticks?
Pretzel sticks contain 11.9 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 8.2 g per 100 g in soft pretzels.
Can you eat a soft pretzel the next day?
Yes, but it will lose its tender texture as it cools. Keep it in a paper bag for up to a day, then warm it briefly in the oven; an airtight container keeps it from drying out but softens the crust.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5533 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
