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Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites

Utz
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites (24 oz) sit squarely in the supermarket snack aisle, often on middle shelves near other pretzels, party mixes, and bagged chips — sometimes grouped with seasonal party foods and kids' snacks. The large, family-size bag positions the item for sharing at casual gatherings: think game-day spreads, road trips, and after-school snack bowls. Utz’s branding leans on American snack heritage — a regional, blue-collar authenticity that appeals to families and value-focused shoppers looking for familiar, indulgent treats rather than gourmet or health-forward options. The front label highlights the peanut butter filling and crunchy pretzel exterior; it rarely carries organic or natural certifications and typically does not make strong health claims, though packaging copy or imagery may create a mild “real peanut” health halo. In plain terms this is an industrially made snack: refined wheat flour, added sugars (including corn syrup), and processed oils are key components of the formulation. Sensory-wise the bites deliver a crisp, toasted pretzel shell that gives way to a sweet, creamy peanut butter center — salty and slightly sweet with a melt-in-the-mouth filling. The texture contrast is the product’s main appeal. The 24 oz format usually comes in a non-resealable or resealable plastic bag designed for convenience and shelf stability; consumption rituals include hand-to-mouth snacking from a bowl during TV time, kids' lunchbox treats, or a portable snack for travel. Overall, these pretzel bites are an accessible, nostalgic snack built for convenience and shareability in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10.0
Servings per Container: 23
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein5g
* 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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Peanut, Butter, (Roasted, Peanuts,, Sugar,, Salt),, Salt,, High, Oleic, Canola, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Barley, Malt, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • High Oleic Canola Oil - Processed emulsifier
  • Soybean Oil - 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 ultra-processed: it is an industrial snack formulated from refined/enriched flour, added sugars (including corn syrup), and processed vegetable oils, with multi-ingredient manufacturing rather than minimal processing of whole foods.

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Common Questions about Utz Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pretzel bites have a moderate calorie count at 140 per serving, with 5g of protein and only 2g of sugar, which isn't too shabby for a snack. However, they do have some added sugars and sodium, so it's best to enjoy them in moderation, especially if you're keeping an eye on those aspects.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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