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Utz Pretzels, Butter Waffles
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Utz Pretzels, Butter Waffles

Utz
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz Pretzels, Butter Waffles is a familiar shelf-stable snack carried in the center-aisle snack section of American grocery stores, typically stacked near other pretzels, salted crackers, and chip varieties. Packaged in a 16 oz printed plastic bag, the product sits on eye-level racks or endcaps during promotions alongside family-size chips and party mixes. It works for quick stops on a weekly grocery run, family movie nights, game-day spreads, or as a school-lunch addition and road-trip staple. The Utz brand reads as classic and every-day American — midmarket, nostalgia-forward, and broadly targeted to families and casual snackers who want a reliable crunchy treat. Marketing leans on tradition and value rather than premium or health claims. The label carries straightforward product naming and may emphasize “butter” flavor, but it lacks organic, non-GMO, or natural-certification badges; any “butter” suggestion comes from artificial butter flavor rather than dairy. In plain terms, this is a processed commercial snack made from refined flour, added oils, and flavorings. Sensory details: thin waffle-shaped rounds deliver a crisp, brittle crunch and a quick melt of buttery aroma on the palate, with a slightly salty finish; the malt syrup contributes a subtle sweetness. The 16 oz bag invites communal rituals — poured into a bowl at parties, packed into lunchboxes, or nibbled straight from the bag during TV binges. Because the product is stable and portable, it’s often chosen for convenience and shared occasions where predictable texture and familiar taste matter more than ingredient simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following;, Corn, Oil,, Sunflower, Oil,, Canola, Oil, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Salt,, Malt, Syrup, (Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Added, Sugars,), (Derived, from, Corn, and, Malted, Barley),, Artificial, Butter, Flavor,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower 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?

Contains refined ingredients, industrially formulated vegetable oils and artificial butter flavoring, and added sweetener, indicating ultra-processed formulation. The ingredient list and manufacturing context align with NOVA group 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Utz Pretzels, Butter Waffles

The healthiness of Utz Butter Waffles really depends on your perspective! At 110 calories per ounce, they're a relatively low-calorie snack option, but they do contain about 390mg of sodium and have added sugars from the malt syrup. If you're looking for a quick snack that satisfies a salty craving, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they're not exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingindulgent
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