Calories in Pretzels, hard, plain, lightly salted
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Pretzels, hard, plain, lightly salted contains 382 kcal per 100 g. A 1 medium single serving bag (57 g) provides about 218 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pretzels/snack mix on FoodFactly (374 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 58% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 37% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 37% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 382 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.57 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 685 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 79.8 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 9.6 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.44 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.095 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 233 µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 26.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 120 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.94 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 5.1 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.6 gabove the median for pretzels/snack mix (median 8.1 g)
- Sugars2.2 gabove the median for pretzels/snack mix (median 2.2 g)
- Fat3.2 gbelow the median for pretzels/snack mix (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.57 gin the lowest quarter of pretzels/snack mix (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium685 mgbelow the median for pretzels/snack mix (median 775 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 88 µg |
| Folate, food C | 83 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pretzels
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretzels, soft | 338 | 8.2 g | 69.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Pretzels, soft, unsalted | 345 | 8.2 g | 71 g | 3.1 g |
| Pretzels, NFS | 384 | 10 g | 80.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Pretzels, hard, NFS | 384 | 10 g | 80.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Pretzels, hard, plain, salted | 384 | 10 g | 80.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Pretzels, hard, plain, unsalted | 381 | 9.1 g | 79.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Pretzels, hard, flavored | 388 | 9.9 g | 79.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Pretzels, hard, multigrain | 381 | 10.2 g | 80.1 g | 3 g |
| Pretzels, hard, plain, gluten free | 389 | 3.5 g | 78.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Pretzels, hard, flavored, gluten free | 393 | 3.5 g | 77.7 g | 7.6 g |
| Pretzels, hard, coated, NFS | 467 | 7.1 g | 70.1 g | 17.6 g |
| Pretzels, hard, chocolate coated | 467 | 7.1 g | 70.1 g | 17.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with enriched flour, unsalted | 381 | 9.1 g | 79.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted | 384 | 10 g | 80.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Pretzel chips, hard, plain | 375 | 9.8 g | 78.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Pretzel chips, hard, flavored | 370 | 9.7 g | 77.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Snacks, popcorn, cakes | 384 | 9.7 g | 80.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted | 381 | 9.1 g | 79.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, unsalted | 381 | 9.1 g | 79.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, multigrain | 387 | 8.5 g | 80.1 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pretzels?
100 g of pretzels has 382 kcal. 1 medium single serving bag (57 g): about 218 kcal. 1 pretzel stick (1 g): about 4 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (1.5 g): about 6 kcal.
How much protein is in pretzels?
Pretzels contains 9.6 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 medium single serving bag (57 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pretzels/snack mix, that is above the median (median 8.1 g).
How many carbs are in pretzels?
Pretzels has 79.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pretzels?
Pretzels contains 3.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.57 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pretzels contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (58% DV), Thiamin (B1) (37% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV) and iron (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pretzels?
100 g contains 685 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708250. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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