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Snyder's Dark Chocolate Pretzel Dips
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Snyder's Dark Chocolate Pretzel Dips

Snyder's of Hanover®
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
10g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder's Dark Chocolate Pretzel Dips pair crisp, oven-baked pretzels with a glossy dark chocolate coating to deliver a familiar sweet-and-salty snack aimed squarely at the mainstream snack aisle. You'd spot a 6 oz bag on the snack or cookie shelf, often shelved near other pretzels, chocolate-covered nuts, and party mix items — sometimes displayed near seasonal candy or movie-night displays. This product reads like an all-American indulgence: the package leans on Snyder’s heritage (“America’s Pretzel Bakery since 1909”) and presents a straightforward, family-friendly image rather than premium or organic positioning. There are subtle health-halo cues—words like “wholesome” in brand copy and the visible pretzel pieces—but no organic certification or explicit natural-ingredient claims. The ingredient list contains refined flour, added sugars, vegetable oils, and emulsifiers typical of industrially made snacks, so it’s a highly processed, convenience-focused product. Sensory notes: the experience is crunchy and tactile — a salt-kissed, crisp pretzel core with a firm snap of dark chocolate that melts on the tongue. The 6 oz bag is designed for portability and sharing, fitting lunchboxes, road-trip snack packs, or a small bowl at a party; tearing the bag open becomes a casual ritual at movie nights and game-day gatherings. Marketing leans toward family moments and impulse purchase: an easy way to satisfy a sweet tooth without baking, appealing to shoppers seeking quick, tasty comfort rather than ingredient minimalism.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
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

INGREDIENTS:, DARK, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, COCOA, BUTTTER,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLA),, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT),, SALT,, CANE, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CONTAINS, ONE, OR, MORE, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, CANOLA,, PEANUT,, WALNUT,, ALMOND,, PECAN,, CASHEW,, COCONUT),, YEAST,, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, PEANUT,, SOY,, COCONUT,, PECAN,, WALNUT,, ALMOND,, CASHEW.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined/enriched flour, added sugars, syrups, vegetable oils, emulsifiers) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat snack, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA group 4 category.

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Common Questions about Snyder's Dark Chocolate Pretzel Dips

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded term, isn’t it? These pretzel dips can be a fun treat in moderation. They have some fiber and protein, but they also contain added sugars and fats, so think of them as a snack rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
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