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Utz Pretzel Rods Old Fashioned
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Utz Pretzel Rods Old Fashioned

Utz
25 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
350mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz Pretzel Rods Old Fashioned are a classic American snack product you’d typically find in the snack aisle alongside chips, crackers and party mixes, often near other pretzel varieties and large-party-size bags. The 25‑ounce bag positions this item as a grab for gatherings, road trips or bulk pantry stocking. Its branding leans on regional, all‑American comfort — Utz’s blue-and-white label and the “Old Fashioned” name evoke nostalgia and simple, familiar flavors aimed at families, casual hosts and value-minded shoppers who prefer well-known, working‑class snack brands. The front label suggests tradition rather than health claims; there are no organic or specialty certifications and the ingredient list is straightforward, which can create a mild “simple ingredients” halo even without explicit natural claims. In plain terms, these are commercially baked, packaged pretzels made from refined wheat flour, salt, a touch of malt syrup and vegetable oil, with yeast and baking soda for texture. Sensory notes: long, golden-brown rods with a firm, satisfying crunch, a faint bready aroma and a pronounced salty surface bite; they come in a large plastic bag that’s typically torn and folded or resealed for repeated snacking. Rituals include dipping in mustard or cheese, pairing with deli platters, tossing in a bowl at parties or packing into lunchboxes for a crunchy contrast. While made from basic baking ingredients, the product is a standard packaged snack — familiar, convenient and designed for communal and on-the-go occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 24
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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,, Salt,, Malt, Syrup*, (Derived, from, Corn, and, Malted, Barley),, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil, and/or, Palm, Oil),, Yeast,, Baking, Soda., *Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Total, and, Added, Sugars..

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
  • palm 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?

This product is a processed packaged snack made from refined flour, added oils and flavoring ingredients; it undergoes industrial baking and packaging but contains no extensive list of artificial additives, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Utz Pretzel Rods Old Fashioned

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! At 110 calories per serving, they’re relatively low in sugar and fat, making them a decent option for a snack. However, they’re not packed with nutrients, so think of them as a fun treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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