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Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 1.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 1.5 OZ

UNREAL
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the snack or natural foods aisle or grab one as an impulse treat at checkout — a bite-sized, on-the-go twist on classic chocolate-covered pretzels. They give an indulgent, slightly ‘better-for-you’ vibe due to grain-free and organic callouts, but the uniform snap and smooth coating reflect industrial formulation. The ingredient list (added sugars, cassava syrup, emulsifiers, whey protein and refined starches) points to a highly processed, ready-to-eat product consistent with ultra-processed characteristics.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 POUCH
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars11g
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

DARK, CHOCOLATE, (COCOA, BEANS‡,, CANE, SUGAR,, COCOA, BUTTER‡,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, BEANS,, ORGANIC, WHEY, PROTEIN), GRAIN-FREE, PRETZEL, (CASSAVA, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, POTATO, STARCH,, AVOCADO, OIL,, HEMP, HEART, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, CASSAVA, SYRUP,, SALT,, FLAXSEED,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, VITAMIN, E)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated, ready-to-eat snack combining added sugars, syrups, emulsifiers and protein additives with refined starches; despite organic ingredient claims, the processing and formulation align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 1.5 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These pretzels offer a sweet and salty treat that’s organic and gluten-free, which is great for those with dietary restrictions. However, they do contain added sugars and fats, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they're best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than an everyday snack.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$4.29
per package