Layered in a snack mix with pretzels and cheese
This is a crunchy, savory snack mix that combines hard pretzels with cheese-flavored elements, often layered or coated for a satisfying texture. Typical ingredients include pretzels, cheese powder or cheese-flavored cereal, and sometimes nuts or seasonings. It's a popular party or casual snack, common in American and European snack cultures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack mix is generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese and pretzels. It provides sodium and some calcium, but is energy-dense, with a rough ballpark of 150-200 calories per 1/2 cup serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1 cup (115 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the fun, shareable nature of snack mixes at gatherings, while nutritionally, it's a quick energy source but best enjoyed in moderation due to its processed ingredients.
