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Pretzels (Hard, Salted) — Hard, saltedD
Carbohydrates · #18 of 18

Pretzels (Hard, Salted)

Hard, salted · Refined Grains

15/100D tier
Calories38
Protein10.2g
Fiber3.3g
Sodium147mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 15 out of 100, #18 of 18 carbohydrates. Protein carries the score (27/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Salt delivery with a crunch.

The catch: Sodium is extreme — 1470mg per 100g. The salt is the snack.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories38
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1470mg64%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g12%
Protein 10.2g20%
Iron 4mg22%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 15

Protein ×1527
Clean label ×2025
Micronutrients ×2511
Fiber ×3011
Whole food ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#18 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Pretzels (Hard, Salted) healthy?

It grades D — 15 out of 100, #18 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Salt delivery with a crunch.

How many calories are in Pretzels (Hard, Salted)?

38 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Pretzels (Hard, Salted) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.