Combos Pretzels Views
The third variant, Combos Pizzeria Pretzel contain the same calorie (130), calories from fat (40), and sodium (450 mg) as Nacho Cheese Pretzel, and the same level of fat (4.5 grams) compared to the same serving size (1/3 cup, 1 oz, 28.5 grams) as the other two variants. The amount of saturated fat in Pizzeria fat is however higher at 2.5 grams. Compared to the other two variants, the total carbohydrates remain the same as 19 grams, with 1 gram of sodium, and 4 gram of sugar. The protein levels for Pizzeria Pretzels rank slightly less at 2 grams.
Comparing the popular Combos pretzels with the nutritional value of pretzels belonging to the unbranded, plain, and unsalted category, one serving (1/3 cup, 1 oz 28.5 grams) of plain and unsalted pretzels provide about 108 calories including 9 calories from fat, 1 gram of fat with no saturated fat, 82 mg of sodium, 22.4 mg of carbohydrates, and 2.6 grams of protein. Combos Pizzeria and Nacho Pretzels rank higher in calories, sodium, and saturated fat levels owing to its flavor and seasoning.
Comparing Combos pretzels with other snacks, Combos pretzel snack nutrition compare favorably on all counts except sodium levels, to potato chips, the most common snack, The same serving size (1/3 cup, 1 oz or 28.5 grams) of potato chips provide 155 calories including 95 calories from fat, 10.5 grams of fat including 3.1 grams of saturated fat, 149 mg of sodium, 14.1 grams of carbohydrates, and 1.9 grams of protein.
A review of Combos pretzel snack nutrition suggests the food as a reasonably healthy snack, if one could adjust to the high sodium levels and limit the daily intake to one serving or the 1.8 oz standard pack at the most. An underlying danger with pretzels however is its consumption in combination with other food items, which brings in uncontrolled calories, sodium, and fat content to the body along with the taste.