Food
Pop Daddy Pretzels
28 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 26
Pop Daddy Pretzels scores 26 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Splits Extra Dark Original Split-Open Pretzel Unique Snacks · 11 oz/312 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pop Daddy Pretzels
Ingredients
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 1.5 points
- Modified starch minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 5.2 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 74.5 = 25.5 → 26
Can’t score above 79. Contains malt syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 5.2 g |
Serving: 31 sticks (28 g)
Ingredients
- Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil)
- Oil (Soybean Oll, Natural Butter Type Flavor)
- Parmesan Cheese (Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)
- Salt
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Sugar (high concern)
- Modified Corn Starch
- Parsley
- Natural Flavor (Silicon Dioxide and Calcium Stearate [Prevents Caking])
Label text, as published
Flow (Flour, 137&Reduced iron, Thiamine vetzels (Unbleached Enriched Wheal AAvonitrate D1, 1101, Folic Acid), Malt Salt, Soybean Oil, Yeast), O Blend (Soybean Oil and/or Sunflower Od and/or Canola Oil and/or Natural Butter Flavour, Annatto [Colour]). Parmesan Cheese (Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes) Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Modlied Corn Starch, Parsley, Natural Flavour (ESSI and E470b/Prevents Caking)) Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy Imported by: Robin Foods 5/64 Meadow Ave, Coopers Plains Q 4108 Ph: 07 3161 9983 For Best Before Date see packet. Lot Code: LPL76 PRODUCT OF USA. or in At Pop Daddy, we're all snacks that pack a pur don't shy away from So be it popcorn or p snacking experience INGREDIENTS: Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate-B1, Riboflavin-B2, Folic Acid), Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil), Oil (Soybean Oll, Natural Butter Type Flavor), Parmesan Cheese (Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Parsley, Natural Flavor (Silicon Dioxide and Calcium Stearate [Prevents Caking]). Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy Manufactured on shared equipment that also processes products containing peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, soy, sesame, mustard and sunflower. THESE BOLD MADE with Pro BES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Mustard
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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