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PF Goldfish Pretzels
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

PF Goldfish Pretzels

Goldfish®
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goldfish Pretzels (10 oz) sit in the snack aisle among crackers and salty munchables — often on the same shelf as other Goldfish varieties, pretzel bags, and family-size chips. The bright, kid-friendly packaging with smiling fish silhouettes and a “made with smiles” tagline cues parents and children alike: this is an everyday, playful snack for lunches, after-school cravings and casual entertaining. Occasions range from lunchbox additions and back-to-school runs to movie-night bowls and road-trip stash packs. The brand positions itself as cheerful, family-oriented and familiar, leaning on nostalgia for adults who grew up with Goldfish while explicitly targeting parents shopping for kids. Label claims emphasize “always baked,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” and simple allergen notices, but there is no organic or non-GMO certification — ingredients are mostly enriched and refined. In plain language, these are commercially produced baked crackers made from refined wheat flour, vegetable oils and small amounts of sweetener and leavening, produced with industrial baking and forming processes. Sensory details: thin, crunchy pretzel-shaped crackers with a dry, toasty bite, a salty finish and a light malty-sweet note from the barley/dextrose. The 10 oz bag is a flexible, resealable-style family pack that invites handful rituals — dipping into soup, sprinkling over salads, or crunching straight from the bag during games. Culturally, Goldfish Pretzels play the role of a convenient, comforting snack that bridges childhood nostalgia and pragmatic parent shopping, offering a predictable, portable option for casual American snacking moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.06 oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

MADE, WITH, SMILES, AND, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, DEXTROSE,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, NONFAT, MILK., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monocalcium phosphate - 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?

Contains refined/enriched wheat flour, industrial vegetable oils, added dextrose and baking additives and is a formulated packaged snack produced by industrial processes, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about PF Goldfish Pretzels

Healthy is a bit of a relative term! With 120 calories per serving and low sugar content, these pretzels can be a fun snack option for kids and adults alike. However, they're not particularly high in fiber or protein, so if you're looking for a super nutritious bite, you might want to pair them with some hummus or fruit.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
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