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Utz Honey Wheat Twists
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Utz Honey Wheat Twists

Utz
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz Honey Wheat Twists are a mid-sized, 14-ounce bag of lightly sweet, baked twist-shaped crackers you’ll typically find on the supermarket snack aisle next to pretzels, crackers, and party mixes. The golden-brown pieces are made from wheat and whole wheat flours sweetened with sugar, brown sugar and a touch of honey, and finished with a neutral vegetable oil and a hint of salt. You’re most likely to spot this product on family grocery runs, in seasonal party displays, or on endcaps alongside other kid-friendly snacks and cracker varieties. The brand leans into classic American snack culture — blue-and-white Utz branding suggests regional heritage and value; marketing skews toward families and casual entertaining rather than premium gourmet shoppers. The front label often highlights “honey” and “wheat,” giving a mild ‘natural’ or wholesome impression, but the bag typically carries no organic certification and behaves like a conventional processed snack. In plain processing terms, these are a commercially baked, shelf-stable snack made from refined and whole grain flours with added sugars and oils. Sensory-wise they deliver a crisp, slightly flaky crunch, a warm, toasted-wheat aroma and a light honeyed sweetness; the twist shape makes them tactile and easy to pick from a bowl. Packaging is a printed polyethylene bag ideal for sharing at game nights, school lunches, or road trips — typically opened and poured into a snack bowl. Rituals around the product include lunchbox inclusion, casual grazing during TV watching, and pairing with dips or cheese for low-effort entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 14
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Wheat,, Flour,, Whole, Wheat, Flour, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Honey,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Salt,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - 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 product is an industrially formulated shelf-stable snack made from refined flours, added sugars and blended vegetable oils, with multiple processed ingredients and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Utz Honey Wheat Twists

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! At 110 calories per serving, these twists can be a fun snack option, especially when compared to a candy bar. They do have added sugars, but if you're enjoying them in moderation as part of a balanced diet, they can definitely fit into your snacking routine.

Perfect For

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

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