Pretzel with Obatzda
Pretzel with Obatzda is a beloved Bavarian snack featuring a soft, salted pretzel served with a creamy, spiced cheese dip. The dip is traditionally made from a blend of aged soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie, mixed with butter, onions, paprika, and a splash of beer. It is a staple of German beer gardens and Oktoberfest celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the pretzel and fat from the rich cheese and butter dip, providing a substantial energy boost. A typical serving offers a good amount of calcium and protein from the cheese, with a rough calorie estimate ranging from 400 to 600 calories depending on portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 medium pretzel (113 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) Obatzda · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Obatzda was originally created as a way to salvage overripe cheese, turning it into a flavorful dip that became a culinary icon. Nutritionally, the combination of fermented cheese and beer in the recipe adds unique probiotic elements and depth of flavor.
