Pretzel bark

Pretzel bark is a sweet and salty snack made by spreading pretzels on a baking sheet, covering them with melted chocolate, and often adding toppings like nuts or sprinkles. It's a popular homemade treat, especially during holidays, and is believed to have originated in the United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This snack is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the chocolate and pretzels, with a moderate amount of protein from the pretzels and any nuts. A typical serving (about 1 ounce) contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	320 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg

Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pretzel bark is culturally interesting as a modern, customizable twist on traditional pretzels, often used for festive occasions. Nutritionally, it combines the quick energy of carbs from the pretzels with the satisfying fat from chocolate, making it a popular energy-boosting treat.