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Pretzels

Pretzel is a baked, knot-shaped or stick-style snack originating from Central Europe (notably Germany) and is known for its glossy brown crust and distinctive salty flavor. It’s typically enjoyed as a crunchy snack or as part of casual meals and street food. Nutritionally, Pretzel is primarily a refined-carbohydrate snack with little fat and modest protein; it can also be fairly salty, containing about 1.12g of salt per 100 g. While not calorie-dense compared with some fried snacks, it provides limited fiber and micronutrients compared with whole-grain alternatives. From a health perspective, pretzels are a convenient, low-fat crunchy snack but are highly processed and offer few protective plant compounds; choosing whole-grain or legume-based alternatives can improve fiber, protein quality and micronutrient content.

Vegan · Lactose free · Ultra-processed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

384 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

10 g

20% RDI

Fat

2.9 g

0.4g sat fat

Carbs

80 g

29% RDI

Sugar

2.2 g

4% RDI

Fiber

3.4 g

11% RDI

Salt

1.1 g

22% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Pretzels healthy?

Pretzels are rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Pretzels?

Pretzels are NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Are Pretzels lactose free?

Yes, Pretzels are lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pretzels?

100g of Pretzels contain 384 kcal, 10g protein, 80.4g carbohydrates, 2.93g fat, and 3.4g fiber.

Q.04Are Pretzels vegan?

Yes, Pretzels are vegan.

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