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Spicy Ranch Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Spicy Ranch Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ

SNACK FACTORY
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
300mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this bag in the snack aisle, checkout, or on a party table — an easy grab for movie nights, road trips, or game-day spreads. The crunchy, spicy-ranch coating feels indulgent and a bit nostalgic, while the long list of refined flours, syrups, maltodextrin and flavoring agents signals heavy industrial processing that creates the crisp texture and long shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 9
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CANOLA, OIL, CORNSTARCH, CANE, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED, POTATOES, SEA, SALT, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT), NONFAT, MILK, YEAST, WHEY, SALT, VINEGAR, POWDER, (MALTODEXTRIN,, VINEGAR), GARLIC, POWDER, SPICES, (INCLUDES, RED, PEPPER), LACTIC, ACID, ONION, POWDER, YEAST, EXTRACT, CITRIC, ACID, PARSLEY, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SODA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 is an ultra-processed product: it is ready-to-eat and contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, tapioca malt syrup, natural flavors, acids, refined/enriched flours) typical of NOVA group 4 formulations.

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Common Questions about Spicy Ranch Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These pretzel bites are a fun snack option with 130 calories per ounce, but they’re not packed with protein or fiber. If you’re looking for a quick treat to satisfy a craving, they fit the bill, but they might not be the best choice if you're after a nutrient-dense snack.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgicadventurous
$4.69
per package