Pretzel Bark with White Chocolate
Pretzel Bark with White Chocolate is a popular sweet and salty snack made by layering broken pretzel pieces with melted white chocolate, often topped with festive sprinkles or drizzles. It's a no-bake treat that originated in the United States, particularly popular during holidays and as a homemade gift.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is high in carbohydrates from the pretzels and sugar, and high in fat from the white chocolate, offering minimal protein. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving provides roughly 150-180 calories, with key nutrients being quick energy from carbs and some calcium from the chocolate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.04 mg |
Per 1 piece (about 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of the American 'sweet and salty' flavor trend, often made for festive occasions like Christmas or as party favors. Nutritionally, the combination of refined carbs and sugar makes it a high-energy, indulgent treat rather than a balanced snack.
