Snack, Pretzel, hard chocolate coated
FDC 173156serving (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 17 · -27 vs Snacks medianChocolate-coated hard pretzels score 17 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band and rank 56 of 60 in Snacks, well below this category's median of 44. They do offer good protein at 14% DV, good iron at 14% DV, good fiber at 13% DV, and good calcium at 11% DV, a byproduct of the chocolate coating and wheat pretzel base.
They are eaten straight from the bag as a sweet-salty snack, with a 28 g serving the usual portion. Sugars are high at 38.8 g per 100 g, sodium is high at 494 mg per 100 g, and saturated fat is high at 8.6 g per 100 g, so this sits closer to candy than an everyday snack; granola bites score better in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 23% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 70 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 39 g | |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.98 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173156Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the snacks median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Chocolate-coated pretzels pair the salty crunch of a hard pretzel with a shell of milk or dark chocolate, making them a popular sweet-and-salty snack for lunchboxes, holiday tins, and movie-night bowls. The contrast of crisp, dense pretzel dough against smooth chocolate is the whole appeal, and they are eaten straight from the bag rather than prepared.
Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight so the chocolate does not bloom or melt. A 28 g serving has 467 calories, with 38.8 g of sugar per 100 g reflecting the chocolate coating; per 100 g they also provide 7.05 g protein, 14% of the Daily Value, 14% for iron, 13% for fiber (3.5 g), and 11% for calcium, mostly carried over from the chocolate and pretzel dough, making this a snack best kept to a single labeled serving.
Frequently asked questions about snack, pretzel
How many calories are in chocolate covered pretzels?
A 28 g serving has 467 calories.
Are chocolate covered pretzels high in sugar?
Yes, they contain 38.8 g of sugar per 100 g from the chocolate coating.
How should chocolate covered pretzels be stored?
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight so the chocolate does not melt or bloom.