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Snyder's Pretzels, Sticks
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Snyder's Pretzels, Sticks

Snyder's of Hanover®
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder's Pretzels, Sticks (16 oz) is a familiar, shelf-stable snack you’ll find in the grocery snack aisle alongside chips, crackers, and other party nibbles — often near other pretzel varieties and near mustard or cheese dip displays. Packaged in a plastic 16-ounce bag with the longstanding Snyder’s of Hanover branding and a heritage claim (“America’s Pretzel Bakery since 1909”), the product is presented as a family-friendly, crowd-pleasing staple. It is marketed toward families and casual entertainers who value crunchy, shareable snacks and the comfort of a well-known brand; the tone leans on tradition, convenience, and cross-generational appeal. Label copy emphasizes Non-GMO Project verification, “wholesome ingredients” and peanut-free facility messaging but does not claim organic status. In plain terms this is a baked, refined-flour snack made with enriched wheat flour, tapioca malt syrup, vegetable oils and salt — produced and packaged in an industrial bakery. Sensory details: the sticks are thin and uniformly shaped, offering a dry, crisp snap and a toasty, lightly salted wheat flavor; they’re designed for dipping (mustard, cheese) or casual munching. Rituals include kids’ lunchboxes, party bowls, road-trip crunching, or a crunchy counter snack while making sandwiches. The packaging and messaging create a mild health halo through “non-GMO” and “wholesome” language, while the ingredient list and processing point to a highly processed convenience snack rather than a minimally processed baked good.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium280mg12%
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

INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, PALM,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, YEAST,, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT.

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?

Made from refined enriched flour, added tapioca malt syrup, and industrial vegetable oils and produced in a factory setting, this product fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed). The ingredient list and manufacturing context reflect industrial formulations and processing typical of ultraprocessed snacks.

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Common Questions about Snyder's Pretzels, Sticks

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At 110 calories per ounce, they can be a satisfying snack, especially if you’re looking for something crunchy. However, they do contain added sugars and sodium, so if you’re watching those, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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