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Snyders Of Hanover Minis/Sticks Pretzel
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Snyders Of Hanover Minis/Sticks Pretzel

Snyder's of Hanover®
18.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
67
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snyder’s of Hanover Minis/Sticks Pretzel 18.4 oz presents itself as a familiar, all-American snack: bite-size mini twists and thin sticks slow-baked for a crisp snap and branded with the bakery’s 1909 heritage. You’ll typically find this product in the supermarket snack aisle near chips, crackers, and individually packed cookies, or on endcaps during back-to-school and seasonal promotions. The 20-count 100-calorie portion packs make it a go-to for lunchboxes, office snack drawers, team events and on-the-go moments — a practical grab for road trips, sports sidelines and after-school crunch cravings. Brand positioning leans into nostalgia and reliability, marketed to families and caregivers who want portion control and a recognizable name; its long bakery history is used to signal craftsmanship and tradition. Label characteristics include Non-GMO Project Verified and a “100 Calorie” claim on the multipacks, plus a peanut-free facility statement — all of which create a mild health-halo without organic certification or whole-food claims. In plain processing terms, these pretzels are made from refined, enriched flour and added sweeteners and oils, then industrially baked and packaged into single-serve bags. Sensory notes: pale golden-brown, uniformly shaped pieces with a sturdy crunch and a lightly salted surface; the minis offer quick, bite-sized munching while sticks lend themselves to dipping. Rituals around the product are communal and utilitarian — handed out at parties, slipped into lunchboxes, or stacked in a pantry for accessible, portioned snacking. The packaging emphasizes convenience and familiar comfort over artisanal or minimally processed positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 20
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Mini, Pretzels: INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT),, SALT,, VEGETABLE, OILS, (CANOLA,, PALM,, SOY,, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, CANE, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT Pretzels, Sticks: INGREDIENTS:, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT),, VEGETABLE, OILS, (CANOLA,, PALM,, SOY,, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, YEAST,, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - 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?

Contains refined/enriched flour, added sugars (tapioca malt syrup, cane sugar), and industrial vegetable oils and is produced as an industrially baked, individually packaged snack — characteristics typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Snyders Of Hanover Minis/Sticks Pretzel

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pretzels are relatively low in sugar and calories, making them a decent snack option when you're craving something crunchy. However, they're not exactly a nutrition powerhouse, so consider pairing them with something like hummus or guacamole for a more balanced snack.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientpractical
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