Pretzels with mustard

Pretzels with mustard is a classic snack pairing featuring soft or hard pretzels, typically served with a side of yellow or spicy brown mustard for dipping. The pretzels are made from a simple dough of flour, water, yeast, and salt, often given a distinctive brown crust by dipping in a baking soda or lye solution before baking. This combination is a staple of German and German-American cuisine, commonly enjoyed at festivals, ballparks, and pubs.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Pretzels are a high-carbohydrate food, providing quick energy, with minimal fat and a small amount of protein from the wheat flour. A typical serving (one medium soft pretzel with a tablespoon of mustard) contains roughly 250-350 calories, and the mustard adds negligible calories while providing a small amount of sodium and antioxidants from the mustard seed.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	9.5 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1150 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Selenium	22 mcg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	95 mg

Per 1 large pretzel (113 g) with 1 tbsp (15 g) yellow mustard · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The tradition of pairing pretzels with mustard dates back centuries in Europe, where the salty, bready pretzel was a perfect foil for the tangy, sharp condiment. Nutritionally, this is a classic example of a simple, energy-dense snack that's low in fat but high in refined carbs, making it a popular choice for a quick, satisfying bite.