What does 100 calories of pretzels (hard, twists) look like?

100 calories =4⅓ twists26 g · 0.9 oz
Medium calorie density3.84 kcal/g
Each 🥨 = one twist (~6.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Pretzels are low in fat but not low in calories: about 4 twists make 100 calories.

Pretzels (hard, twists): 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesTwists
50 kcal13 g0.5 oz2¼
100 kcal26 g0.9 oz4⅓
200 kcal52 g1.8 oz8⅔
300 kcal78 g2.8 oz13
500 kcal130 g4.6 oz22

What's in 100 calories of pretzels (hard, twists)

2.6 gprotein
20.9 gcarbs
0.8 gfat
0.9 gfiber

Protein 10% Carbs 83% Fat 7% of calories

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Compare with other snacks & sweets

Food100 kcal isGrams
🥨 Pretzels (hard, twists)4⅓ twists26 g
🍭 Ice pop2½ ice pops127 g
🍅 Ketchup5¾ tablespoons99 g
🍮 Chocolate pudding¾ 3.5-oz cup70 g
🍧 Sorbet1 half cup69 g
🍖 BBQ sauce3½ tablespoons58 g
🍨 Vanilla ice cream¾ half-cup scoop48 g
🍨 Chocolate ice cream⅔ half-cup scoop46 g
🥧 Apple pie⅓ slice42 g
🍦 Ice cream sandwich⅔ sandwich42 g
🍁 Maple syrup2 tablespoons38 g
🍓 Jam1¾ tablespoons36 g
🍯 Honey1½ tablespoons33 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of pretzels (hard, twists)?

100 calories of pretzels (hard, twists) is about 26 g (0.9 oz), or roughly 4⅓ twists.

How many calories are in 100 g of pretzels (hard, twists)?

384 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Are pretzels good for weight loss?

Medium calorie density (3.84 kcal per gram). Fine in sensible portions; easy to overeat if you don't measure. 100 calories also gives you 2.6 g of protein and 0.9 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one twist?

About 23 calories.

How many twists is 200 calories?

About 8⅔ (52 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted" (FDC ID 167555). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 10 twists = 60.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.