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Snyder's Pretzels, Mini
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Snyder's Pretzels, Mini

Snyder's of Hanover
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels are a familiar, bite-size snack you’d spot on the supermarket snack aisle next to chips, crackers and party mixes — often in a colorful 16-oz plastic bag with the brand’s long-standing blue logo. They sit where shoppers look for lunchbox staples, road-trip nibbles and game-day crunches. The product’s story leans on heritage: Snyder’s markets itself as America’s pretzel bakery since 1909, appealing to families and shoppers seeking a comforting, traditional snack rather than an indulgent treat. Label language emphasizes simple, wholesome-sounding ingredients and allergen notes (“made in a facility that does not process peanuts”), but there’s no organic certification or explicit “natural” seal. Nutrition facts (about 110 calories per serving, 250 mg sodium) and a short ingredient list project a straightforward, kid-friendly image without health claims. In plain terms the pretzels are commercially kneaded and oven-baked — a ready-to-eat processed snack — produced at scale rather than homemade. Sensory impressions: small, uniformly shaped twists with a light golden brown, very crisp snap and a dry, slightly grainy mouthfeel; a faint malty-sweet background from tapioca malt syrup and a mild salt finish. Packaging is designed for convenience — a large family-size bag for sharing, typically opened and poured into a bowl at parties or sealed for lunches and drives. Rituals around the product include dipping into mustard or cheese, packing in school lunches, or filling a bowl for casual entertaining, reinforcing its role as a practical, crowd-pleasing snack in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein3g
* 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),, Tapioca, Malt, Syrup, (Tapioca, Syrup,, Malt, Extract),, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola,, Palm,, Soybean,, and/or, Sunflower),, Cane, Sugar,, Yeast,, Soda..

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
  • 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?

This is an industrial, ready-to-eat snack made from refined/enriched flour, added sweeteners and refined vegetable oils with processing steps and industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Snyder's Pretzels, Mini

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Snyder's Mini Pretzels are a low-calorie snack, clocking in at just 110 calories per ounce, but they’re not exactly nutrient powerhouses. If you’re looking for a crunchy treat to munch on occasionally, they fit the bill, but if you’re after something high in protein or fiber, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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