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Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Hot Buffalo Wing
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Hot Buffalo Wing

Snyder's of Hanover
11.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Pieces Hot Buffalo Wing are a bold, snack-aisle staple that marry classic pretzel crunch with bright, spicy wing seasoning. You'd find this 11.25 oz bag on an endcap or mid-aisle display in the chips & snacks section, shelved near other flavored pretzels, potato chips, and party mixes. It reads like a convenience-buy for game nights and casual gatherings: people toss a bowl on the coffee table for sports viewing, pack handfuls for road trips, or include it on a tailgate snack spread. The Snyder's brand leans on long-standing American bakery heritage — “America’s Pretzel Bakery since 1909” — positioning this product as familiar, convivial, and family-friendly while targeting snackers who want big, craveable flavors. Packaging emphasizes craveability and bold heat rather than health; there are no organic seals or explicit “natural” certifications, though marketing copy may reference wholesome-sounding baking traditions and allergen handling. On the ingredient list you’ll see industrial components like maltodextrin, modified cornstarch, flavor enhancers (MSG and nucleotide-based flavoring), and caramel color, reflecting a high level of factory processing used to create consistent flavor and shelf stability. Sensory experience is immediate: small, oven-baked sourdough pretzel pieces deliver a pronounced crunch and a dusting of tangy, spicy buffalo seasoning — cayenne, vinegar notes, garlic, and paprika — in a brightly colored, single-use plastic bag that’s commonly opened and poured into a communal bowl. Rituals around this snack are social and casual: shared during movies or games, scooped from a party platter, or eaten straight from the bag as an on-the-go savory pick-me-up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 11
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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),, Vegetable, Oils, (Canola,, Palm,, Soybean, and/or, Sunflower),, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Cayenne, Pepper, Sauce, (Cayenne, Red, Peppers,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Garlic),, Sodium, Diacetate,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Yeast,, Vinegar,, Paprika, Extract, (for, Color),, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Caramel, Color,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Lactic, Acid,, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Diacetate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, modified cornstarch, MSG, flavor enhancers, caramel color) and is manufactured to deliver ready-to-eat flavored snack characteristics consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Snyder's Pretzel Pieces Hot Buffalo Wing

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pretzel pieces pack in some flavor and crunch, but they're not exactly a superfood. With 130 calories and 370mg of sodium per serving, they’re more of a fun snack than a health boost. If you're looking to indulge during game day or movie night, they fit the bill nicely!

Perfect For

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movie-night
road-trip

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