From the Ground Up Pretzels, Butternut Squash, Sticks
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
From the Ground Up Pretzels, Butternut Squash, Sticks are a vegetable-forward alternative to traditional wheat pretzels. Their main strength is the total absence of saturated fat, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they provide a light, savory option for those wanting a break from standard grain-based snacks.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a creamy hummus or a spicy plant-based dip for a satisfying snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is lean with minimal total fat and no added sugars, though sodium is the most prominent nutrient per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs | 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
These sticks are built from cassava and butternut squash, but the inclusion of corn starch and a concentrated vegetable blend shifts the formulation toward a more processed composition.
Ingredients
Cassava, Butternut Squash, Non-GMO Corn Starch, Non-GMO Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Salt, Vegetable Blend ((Spinach, Broccoli, Carrot, Tomato, Beet, Shiitake Mushroom), Turmeric, Cinnamon, Yeast.
