Pretzel Dog
Processing Score
13.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 55 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074582164153
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 36g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
32 listed · 12 flagged for reviewPRETZEL DOUGH: FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, DRIED EGG WHITE POWDER, DEXTROSE, SOY OIL, SUGAR, CONDITIONERS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, TARTARIC ACID, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, ASCORBIC ACID, ENZYMES, ALPHA AMYLASE), YEAST, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, WIENER MADE FROM CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF, UNSMOKED, MILDLY SEASONED. MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, CORN SYRUP, POTASSIUM LACTATE, FLAVORING, BEEF, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY AND CASEIN PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BROWN SUGAR, PORK FLAVOR, BEEF FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pretzel Dog scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mildly Seasoned. Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring, Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pretzel Dog's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Whey And Casein Protein.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar, Conditioners (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Dextrose, Tartaric Acid, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Corn Syrup Solids, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Alpha Amylase), Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soy Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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