Snacks, M&M MARS, COMBOS Snacks Cheddar Cheese Pretzel
Whole food · Snacks
COMBOS Cheddar Cheese Pretzels are a crunchy, savory snack featuring a hollow pretzel tube filled with a creamy, sharp cheddar cheese center. The contrast between the salty, baked pretzel shell and the smooth, rich cheese filling creates a highly addictive texture and flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a calorie-dense, carbohydrate-heavy snack with a moderate protein content, best enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Calorie split: 9% protein · 58% carbs · 33% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love COMBOS for the satisfying crunch of the pretzel paired with the creamy, salty cheese filling, creating a perfectly balanced savory snack. It's a nostalgic, go-to choice for road trips, watching sports, or a quick office pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The snack is high in sodium and refined carbohydrates, which can contribute to blood-sugar spikes and may not be suitable for those monitoring salt intake or managing diabetes. To counteract, pair a small portion with a source of protein (like nuts or jerky) or fresh vegetables to slow digestion and stabilize blood sugar.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers a moderate amount of protein (9.85g per 100g) for a snack.
- The pretzel shell provides some dietary fiber (3.6g per 100g).
- Convenient, portable, and shelf-stable for on-the-go eating.
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💡 Did you know?
The original COMBOS snack was introduced in 1978 and featured a pretzel shell with a cheese filling, but the product was later reformulated and the brand was acquired by Mars, Incorporated in 2002.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.7 g |
| Energy | 463 kcal |
| Energy | 1937 kj |
| Protein | 9.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.9 g |
| Ash | 5.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 66.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 197 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.92 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 143 mg |
| Potassium, K | 130 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1117 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.73 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.45 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 5.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.56 mg |
| Niacin | 3.2 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate, total | 8.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 8.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 21.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.12 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 56.0 ug |
| Retinol | 55.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 18.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 213 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.23 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.25 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.27 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.4 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.04 g |
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain — USDA does not publish this profile for Snacks.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.25 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.18 g |
| Methionine | 0.14 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.27 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.33 g |
| Histidine | 0.20 g |
| Alanine | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.57 g |
| Serine | 0.31 g |
FAQ
Are COMBOS Cheddar Cheese Pretzels gluten-free?
No, they are not gluten-free as they contain wheat flour in the pretzel shell.
How many calories are in a serving of COMBOS?
A typical serving (about 118g) contains approximately 546 calories, based on the 463 kcal per 100g value.
Can I eat COMBOS if I'm lactose intolerant?
The cheese filling contains dairy, so they may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.63 kcal/g · 9% calories from protein · 3.6 g fiber · 17.6 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 8.59 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.