Pretzels typical come twisted into a knot-like form, but you can also find them as rods, or long stick. This shape makes a fun snack, great to eat alone or with a dip.
Calories
A 1-oz. serving pretzel rods contains 110 calories, according the Calorie King website. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends a diet based on approximately 2,000 calories, so a serving of pretzel rods can fit into your daily eating plan as a snack.
Nutrients
A 1-oz. serving of pretzel rods contains 22 g of carbohydrates, according to Calorie King, or 7 percent of the daily recommended intake. MedlinePlus notes that you need carbohydrates in your diet to help provide energy for your body. Pretzel rods also contains 1 g of fat and 3 g of protein.
Considerations
You need sodium in your diet to help with a variety of processes, according to MedlinePlus, although the American Heart Association reports that you should limit the amount of sodium you eat in a single day to avoid elevated blood pressure and other conditions. Calorie King notes that a 1-oz. serving of pretzel rods contains 25 percent of the daily recommended intake of sodium, so be sure to monitor the amount of sodium in your diet.
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