Pretzel Shells
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079927093020
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
15 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPRETZEL INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SALT, YEAST AND SODA. SEASONING INGREDIENTS: MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR POWDER, WHITE DISTILLED (MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), SPICE, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE (MAY CONTAIN SUNFLOWER OIL AND SILICON DIOXIDE AS PROCESSING AIDS).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Pretzel Shells scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylate (May Contain Sunflower Oil And Silicon Dioxide As Processing Aids)): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 4,573 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 Shells' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: White Distilled (Maltodextrin, Vinegar, Modified Food Starch), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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