Cinnamon sugar pretzel
A cinnamon sugar pretzel is a sweet, soft-baked pastry made from a yeast dough that is twisted into a traditional pretzel shape, boiled briefly in a baking soda bath, and then baked until golden. It is generously coated with a mixture of melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar, giving it a warm, spiced flavor. This treat is a popular snack or dessert, often associated with German and American bakery traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the refined flour and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter coating. A typical serving provides a quick source of energy, along with small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the enriched flour, and contains roughly 300-400 calories per pretzel.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
Per 1 pretzel (approx. 113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The boiling step before baking is what gives pretzels their distinctive chewy crust, a technique that dates back to medieval European monasteries. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgent treat, the cinnamon in the coating contains antioxidants and has been traditionally used to help regulate blood sugar, which is a fun contrast to the sugary topping.
