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Utz Pretzels, Sourdough, Nuggets 16 oz
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Utz Pretzels, Sourdough, Nuggets 16 oz

Utz
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
400mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Utz Pretzels Sourdough Nuggets are a familiar sight in the snack aisle, usually stacked on middle shelves near other bite-sized crackers and chip offerings, often adjacent to popcorn, pretzel sticks, and party mixes. The 16-ounce bag presents as an everyday, value-oriented snack for households that want a crunchy, shelf-stable option for sharing. Occasions for these nuggets include casual gatherings, tailgates and game-day spreads, movie nights, and road trips where a sturdy, less-messy bite is preferred. The Utz brand trades on American snack heritage and regional loyalty; its positioning feels down-to-earth and nostalgic, appealing to families and multi-generational shoppers who remember classic salty snacks from childhood. Packaging and label cues emphasize simplicity—"sourdough" evokes artisanal or traditional baking methods and creates a light natural halo, but there is no indication of organic certification or explicit kid-targeted cartoon branding. On the ingredient list the product is straightforward (wheat flour, salt, yeast, baking soda), which supports a clean-label impression even though the product is industrially baked and packaged. Processing context: made in a commercial bakery, formed into uniform nuggets, baked and sealed for shelf life. Sensory details: small, golden-brown nuggets with a crisp, snappy texture and a faint tang from the sourdough fermentation; the mouthfeel is dense and crunchy rather than airy. The ritual is communal and casual—poured into a bowl for sharing, dipped into mustard or cheese, or eaten straight from the bag while watching sports or driving. It reads as a practical, comforting snack with a nod to traditional baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium400mg17%
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,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda..

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?

Made from basic culinary ingredients and produced in an industrial bakery, this ready-to-eat packaged snack is a processed food rather than minimally processed, but it lacks the long list of industrial additives typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Utz Pretzels, Sourdough, Nuggets 16 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These nuggets are relatively low in sugar and don't have any artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. However, with 400mg of sodium per serving, they're definitely on the saltier side, so if you're watching your sodium intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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