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Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Cheddar Cheese
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Cheddar Cheese

Snyder's of Hanover®
11.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Cheddar Cheese arrive in a shelf-stable 11.25 oz bag you would spot in the center snack aisle alongside chips, other pretzel varieties, and cheese-flavored crunchy snacks. The product leans into game-day and party occasions — think a bowl passed around during football, a crunchy side for movie night, or a quick road-trip munch. The Snyder's of Hanover brand positions itself as an American pretzel bakery with heritage dating back to 1909, signaling tradition and reliability; marketing nudges toward family-friendly, all-ages snacking and sports-watching gatherings rather than gourmet or health-focused shopping baskets. The label uses comforting, familiar cues — bold flavor claims, references to “wholesome” baking and “big cheddar flavor” — but offers no organic certification; it includes typical snack-health halos like “made with real cheese” language and mentions of ingredients that read as familiar (milk, cheddar) alongside small-print additives. In plain processing context, these are industrially made, flavor-seasoned baked pretzel pieces with added starches, oils and flavor enhancers. Sensory notes: expect a crunchy, airy pretzel crumble dusted in sharp, savory cheddar seasoning with an umami lift from ingredients like monosodium glutamate and yeast extracts; saltiness is pronounced (290 mg sodium per serving) and sweetness minimal. Packaging is a flexible printed bag meant to be opened and poured into a communal bowl; the ritual is casual — snack directly from the bag or share during social occasions. Overall it’s an accessible, flavor-forward American snack designed to be convenient, shareable, and instantly gratifying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, PALM,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, WHEY,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, SALT,, BUTTERMILK,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, YEAST,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SODIUM, CASEINATE,, CITRIC, ACID,, LACTIC, ACID,, TURMERIC, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, DISODIUM, INOSINATE, AND, DISODIUM, GUANYLATE,, SODA., 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
  • monosodium glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium caseinate - Processed emulsifier
  • disodium inosinate - Synthetic preservative
  • disodium guanylate - Synthetic preservative
  • turmeric extract - Artificial coloring
  • annatto extract - Artificial coloring
  • paprika extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 product is industrially formulated with refined flours, added oils, maltodextrin, flavor enhancers (MSG, disodium inosinate/guanylate), and other additives, fitting NOVA group 4 for ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Cheddar Cheese

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pretzel pieces are definitely a fun snack, clocking in at 140 calories per ounce. They’re not packed with nutrients like fresh veggies, but if you're looking for a tasty treat to satisfy a craving, they can fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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