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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 in the snack aisle or grab it for parties, game nights, or a road trip — a small, crunchy, spicy-ranch twist on classic pretzels. The vibe is indulgent and nostalgic (think childhood snack bowls) but engineered for convenience with uniform crunch and bold seasoning. The ingredient list — refined flours, syrups, maltodextrin, natural flavors and acids — signals heavy industrial processing and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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
No Seed Oil

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 ingredients and multiple industrial additives (maltodextrin, tapioca malt syrup, natural flavors, acidity regulators) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured snack with modified texture and extended shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4.

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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

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road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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$4.69
per package