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Unique Pretzel Extra Dark Splits
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Unique Pretzel Extra Dark Splits

Unique Snacks
11 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
395mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Unique Snacks' Unique Pretzel Extra Dark Splits are an 11 oz bag of hearty, deeply browned pretzel pieces positioned as a more robust, slightly artisanal take on a classic snack. On grocery shelves you'll most often find them in the salty snack aisle near other pretzels, crackers and chip varieties, or on endcaps during seasonal promotions alongside party mixes. They suit grab-and-go shopping trips and are a natural fit for movie nights, game-day spreads, packed lunches, and road-trip snack stashes. The brand reads as mainstream but leaning toward adult taste profiles: marketing leans on the "extra dark" bake as a sign of crunch and deeper toasty flavor, aiming at shoppers who want a familiar comfort snack with a slightly craft spin rather than flashy kid-focused packaging. The label may highlight simple ingredient cues like "unbleached wheat flour" or short ingredient lists as a mild health halo, but there’s no indication of organic certification or overt wellness claims; packaging is likely a matte or gloss printed bag with product photography and a callout about the darker bake. In plain terms this is a processed baked snack — made from milled wheat, oil, salt, leavening and yeast, then shaped and baked at scale. Sensory notes: the pieces are crisp with a firm snap, a toasty, slightly bitter caramelized crust and a saline finish; texture is dense rather than airy. Packaging invites communal sharing (toss into a bowl) or solitary nibbling straight from the bag, and rituals include pairing with mustard, cheese spreads or beer. Nutrition cues are straightforward: modest calories per serving but noticeably salty, reinforcing its role as an indulgent, savory treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 10.4
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium395mg17%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Unbleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil,, Salt,, Soda, and, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains basic food ingredients (wheat flour, oil, yeast, salt) with industrial baking/packaging; lacks the multiple artificial additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA Group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Unique Pretzel Extra Dark Splits

The Extra Dark Splits can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something crunchy without a ton of added sugars. With just 120 calories per serving and low sugar content, they can fit into a balanced diet. However, it’s always good to consider how they stack up against your overall nutritional goals — moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

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