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365 by Whole Foods Market, Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 5 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4

365 by Whole Foods Market, Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 5 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
260
Calories
4g
Protein
21g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle, at the checkout, or tossed into a cart for movie night or a party—an easy grab for sweet-and-salty cravings. It feels indulgent and a bit nostalgic (think childhood treat), with a crisp pretzel center and a smooth, uniform milk chocolate coating. The ingredient list (refined sugars, enriched flour, soy lecithin emulsifier and combined chocolate components) and the finished texture point to multi-step industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings per Container: 2
Calories260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars21g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Milk, Chocolate, (cane, sugar,, whole, milk, powder,, chocolate, liquor,, cocoa, butter,, soy, lecithin, [emulsifier],, vanilla, extract), Pretzels, (unbleached, enriched, wheat, flour, [wheat, flour,, niacin,, reduced, iron,, thiamine, mononitrate,, riboflavin,, folic, acid],, malted, barley, flour,, salt,, soybean, oil)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrially formulated ingredients (refined sugar, enriched flour, soy lecithin emulsifier, processed chocolate components) and the factory-made chocolate coating indicate ultra-processed food, giving it the uniform texture and long shelf-life associated with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 5 Ounce

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pretzels are a delightful treat that packs a good amount of sugar and fat, making them more of an indulgence than a health food. They can definitely fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're looking for a sweet and salty snack!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$4.19
per package