Buffalo wing pretzel crisps are a salty, pretzel-like snack with the bold, spicy flavor of Buffalo wings. Although these crisps have a taste reminiscent of Buffalo wings, which are high in fat, the pretzel crisps are low in fat. This snack is also relatively low in calories and rich in carbohydrates, making it significantly different from actual Buffalo wings in terms of nutritional value.
Calorie Content
A 28 g serving, or 10 Buffalo wing pretzel crisps, contains 110 calories. This amount of calories comprises 5.5 percent of your daily calorie intake, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. This is the same amount of calories provided by 17 regular pretzels. You could burn off 110 calories by lifting weights for 30 minutes.
Carbohydrate Content
Most of the calories in Buffalo wing pretzel chips -- more than 77 percent -- come from carbohydrates. Each 10-piece serving contains 22 g of carbohydrates, with 2 g coming from sugar and just 1 g coming from dietary fiber. Carbohydrates are your body's primary source of energy and can also enhance workout recovery when paired with protein, according to a study from the April 2009 issue of the "Journal of Applied Physiology."
Protein Content
As with most snack foods, Buffalo wing pretzel crisps are low in protein. Each 10-piece serving provides 3 g of protein. Protein is a vital nutrient that provides your body with amino acids, which are used to build and repair cells and tissues. Prioritizing protein intake may also help enhance your body composition. Research in the June 2005 issue of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" indicates that high-protein diets can produce more fat loss than other diets.
Fat Content
Buffalo wing pretzel crisps are low in fat, unlike actual Buffalo wings. A 10-crisp serving of these crisps contains just 1.5 g of fat, with no saturated fat. Although fat is high in calories, it should be comprise between 50 and 70 g of fat each day, because it can help you manage your cholesterol levels.
References
- LIVESTRONG.com MyPlate: Calories in Pretzel Crisps - Buffalo Wing Flavor (The Snack Factory)
- LIVESTRONG.COM MyPlate: Calories in Kroger Pretzels
- MayoClinic.com; Exercise for Weight Loss: Calories Burned in 1 Hour; December 2009
- "Journal of Applied Physiology"; Coingestion of Protein with Carbohydrate During Recovery from Endurance Exercise Stimulates Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis in Humans; K.R. Howarth et al.; April 2009
- "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition"; Effect of an Energy-Restricted, High-Protein, Low-Fat Diet Relative to a Conventional High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Weight Loss, Body Composition, Nutritional Status, and Markers of Cardiovascular Health in Obese Women; M. Noakes et al.; June 2005
- American Heart Association; Know Your Fats; May 2011
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