Snacks
Unique Snacks Multi-Grain Pretzel Splits
11 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 72
Unique Snacks Multi-Grain Pretzel Splits scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pretzels
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Pretzel Sticks Trader Joe's · 150 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Pretzel bite party tray Pretzel Baron Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Craft pretzels zesty dill pickle Twig's · 1.5 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 99 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Pretzel Bites with salt Pretzel Baron · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Pretzel Stick 28 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 84 out of 100 , 12 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Multi-Grain Pretzel Splits
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 3.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 3.3 g |
Serving: 3 PRETZELS) | (ABOUT (30 g)
Ingredients
- UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR
- GRAIN BLEND (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CRACKED WHEAT, HULLED BARLEY, CORN MEAL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, RYE MEAL, FLAX, SESAME, OATS, HULLED MILLET, SALT, CORIANDER, DILL) (not recognized)
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- SALT
- SODA AND YEAST
Label text, as published
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, GRAIN BLEND (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, CRACKED WHEAT, HULLED BARLEY, CORN MEAL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, RYE MEAL, FLAX, SESAME, OATS, HULLED MILLET, SALT, CORIANDER, DILL), SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, SODA AND YEAST.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org