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Combos Ranch Dip Pretzel
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Combos Ranch Dip Pretzel

Combos
6.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
350mg
Sodium
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Combos Ranch Dip Pretzel is a grab-and-go stuffed snack sold in the salty snacks aisle alongside other chips, pretzels, and party mixes — often shelved near other Combos varieties, cheese-filled crisps, and shelf-stable dip kits. It’s presented in colorful single bags or multi-packs intended for impulse buys, tailgates, and party platters. This product fits occasions like game-day spreads, movie-night bowls, and road-trip snack stashes; it’s designed to be a no-mess alternative to raw dip and chips. The brand leans into bold, youthful marketing: playful, snack-first imagery that appeals to teens, college students, and busy parents looking for easy party foods. Messaging emphasizes flavor and convenience rather than nutrition. Labeling highlights taste-forward claims (e.g., “ranch dip flavored” and “baked”) and often uses bright graphics; there are no organic or minimal-ingredient claims, and any “natural flavor” note is small and not a health halo. In plain terms, this is a highly processed factory-made snack: a baked wheat shell filled with a seasoned, dairy-flavored paste made from concentrated dairy solids, starches, maltodextrin, and flavor systems. Sensory experience is loud and specific — a crunchy, hollow pretzel exterior gives way to a creamy, tangy, savory filling with pronounced salt and ranch seasonings. Packaging is flexible film pouches designed for portability and resealability in multipacks, encouraging casual, shareable rituals like passing bowls at parties or tossing a bag in a glove box. The product’s appeal is immediacy and intensity of flavor rather than homemade simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
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, CORNSTARCH,, SALT;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, DEXTROSE,, SKIM, MILK,, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE),, LACTIC, ACID,, WHEY,, SOY, LECITHIN,, BUTTERMILK,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, PARSLEY,, CITRIC, ACID,, CREAM,, CULTURES,, MILKFAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm 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?

The ingredient list is dominated by refined flours, palm oil, maltodextrin, modified starches, and flavor systems (including 'natural flavor'), indicating an industrially formulated, ready-to-eat product with multiple additives — characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Combos Ranch Dip Pretzel

The Ranch Dip Pretzel can be a fun snack, especially if you're looking for something savory and crunchy! At 130 calories per serving, it’s not exactly a health food, but it can fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your lifestyle and nutrition goals.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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