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Combos Baked Snacks Pretzel, Pizzeria
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Combos Baked Snacks Pretzel, Pizzeria

Combos
6.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Combos Baked Snacks Pretzel, Pizzeria is a bright, family-friendly snack found in the chip and cracker aisle next to other salty party bites—near pretzels, cheese dips, and other single-serve or shareable snack bags. Packaged in a 6.3-ounce sealed pouch with colorful branding, it’s presented as a convenient, on-the-go treat that promises a pizza-like experience in every crunchy, filled tube. The product fits a range of casual occasions: kids’ lunchboxes, road trips, party snack bowls, and last-minute movie nights. Brand positioning leans into playful indulgence and convenience; Combos markets itself to busy families, teens, and young adults who want bold flavor and portable portions rather than health-focused attributes. Label characteristics include “baked” and “made with real cheese” claims and lively, kid-oriented design—there are no organic or natural certifications, and the packaging’s imagery and language create a health halo despite the presence of many processed ingredients. In plain terms, this is a highly processed snack made through industrial formulation and assembly. Sensory details emphasize a crisp, toasted pretzel shell giving way to a dense, savory cheese filling punctuated by tomato and herb notes (a pizza impression), with pronounced saltiness, lingering umami, and bright visual color from added lakes. The ritual of eating Combos is tactile and social: popping a handful into the mouth, sharing from a bowl at gatherings, or pairing with a soda on a road trip. It occupies a familiar place in American grocery culture as an affordable, flavorful convenience snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein2g
* 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

WHEAT, FLOUR,, PALM, OIL,, DAIRY, PRODUCT, SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN,, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF: SALT,, TOMATO, POWDER,, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, SODIUM, ACID PYROPHOSPHATE),, BAKERS, AND, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, BLEND, (MILK, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, DEXTROSE,, SOY, LECITHIN, BUTTERMILK,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, ONION, POWDER, SPICES,, GARLIC, POWDER,, LACTIC, ACID,WHEY,, CITRIC, ACID,, COLORS (YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, RED, 40, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE),WHEY PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, MALIC, ACID,, SUGAR,, DISODIUM, INOSINATE, DISODIUM, GUANYLATE,WHEAT,, SOYBEANS,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybeans - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Disodium Inosinate - Synthetic preservative
  • Disodium Guanylate - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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?

This product is ultra-processed: it contains refined wheat flour, palm oil, maltodextrin, modified starches, artificial flavors, color lakes, and flavor enhancers, indicating extensive industrial processing and formulation.

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Common Questions about Combos Baked Snacks Pretzel, Pizzeria

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Pizzeria Combos are definitely a fun snack option, but they’re not exactly a superfood. With 130 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving, they’re fine for an occasional treat, especially when you want something crunchy and flavorful, but they shouldn’t replace your veggies and whole grains.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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