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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

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Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels healthy?

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels scores 2/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily processed and contains refined wheat flour and sugar as primary ingredients, which are common in ultra-processed snacks.

How processed is Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels?

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels compare to other chocolate?

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels ranks #36 of 36 chocolate in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Hu Nut Butter Filled Almond Butter + Crispy Quinoa Dark Chocolate at 87/100.

Which ingredients drive Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Hershey's
2 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by The Hershey Company
Category Chocolate
Summary

This product is heavily processed and contains refined wheat flour and sugar as primary ingredients, which are common in ultra-processed snacks. The presence of high sugar content and industrial seed oils further contributes to its low nutritional value. Additionally, the processing level and ingredient composition align with typical junk food characteristics, leading to a significant penalty in scoring.

Key ingredients 2

Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and potential health concerns when consumed in excess.

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Enriched Wheat Flour
Bad

Enriched wheat flour is a refined carbohydrate that offers little nutritional value and can impact blood sugar levels.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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