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Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks

Rold Gold
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks (16 oz) are a familiar, family‑size snack you’d spot in the grocery store snack aisle, shelved alongside other crackers, chips and party nibbles. The long yellow-and-blue packaging and slender sticks make them an easy grab for shoppers looking for a crunchy, salty bite. They read as an every‑day American pantry staple — affordable, broadly appealing and often bought for kids’ lunches, after‑school snacks, road trips, or casual get‑togethers. Brand positioning leans classic and no‑frills: Rold Gold evokes simple, dependable snacking rather than artisanal or gourmet pretension, targeting parents, busy households and anyone seeking a familiar, shareable option. Labels are usually straightforward with minimal “kid‑targeted” characters; you won’t expect organic certification or big natural claims on this product — packaging emphasizes crispness and tradition more than health halos. In processing terms, these sticks are made from refined/enriched wheat flour with added sweetener and chemical leaveners, a typical industrial bakery process. Sensory details: a dry, crisp snap and a pronounced salty surface with a subtle toasted-wheat and malt background; sweetness is barely perceptible. The ritual is tactile and social — fingers crunching through sticks straight from the bag, dunking into mustard, cheese dip or peanut butter, or lining a lunchbox for textural contrast. As a pantry mainstay, the product sits comfortably between convenience and comfort, a utilitarian snack that carries echoes of childhood lunchrooms and casual entertaining in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 53.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Salt,, Corn, Syrup,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate,, and, Malt, Extract..

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?

Ingredients are refined/enriched flour plus added corn syrup and chemical leaveners, indicating industrial reformulation and ready-to-eat manufacturing typical of ultraprocessed foods. The product contains few whole food ingredients and includes additives used for texture and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks are low in sugar and contain some protein, but they're also high in sodium and made with enriched flour. If you're looking for a snack that satisfies cravings without too much guilt, these can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

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

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