These Sam's Club Member's Mark Peanut Butter Pretzels Beat Every Other Brand We Tried

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Pretzels and peanut butter are a classic pairing for good reason: The pretzels' salty, toasted crunch both contrasts and complements the rich creaminess of the peanut butter. It's no surprise that various brands produce their own takes on this snack, but despite its apparent simplicity, these can differ quite a bit. When we ranked 11 peanut butter pretzel brands, the Member's Mark offering from Sam's Club came out on top for both price and quality.

The tall, sleek, 44-ounce container sells for just $0.18 per ounce ($7.78 total), although this price may vary slightly by store versus online. Second-place Kroger's cost $0.21 per ounce (about $5 total) in a 24-ounce drum. Third-place H.K. Anderson is positively budget-busting compared to the top two, at nearly $0.59 per ounce (roughly $14 total) in a 24-ounce package. Even Kirkland Signature-brand peanut butter pretzels from Sam's Club rival warehouse club Costco (which weren't part of our original review) can't measure up, at $0.22 per ounce (almost $12 total) in a hefty 55-ounce container.

Of course, financial savings aren't worth much if the product itself isn't satisfying. Fortunately, that's not an issue here. Our reviewer described the Member's Mark peanut butter pretzels as "generously stuffed" and noted the "evenly roasted tone and uniform distribution of salt." A 4.8-star ranking proves that everyday shoppers agree, with reviews praising it as "the ultimate salty-sweet snack" and a "great treat for the whole family for the right price."

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Those without a Sam's Club membership may wonder about offerings from membership-free Walmart, which owns the warehouse club. Shoppers there will have to settle for Great Value-brand peanut butter pretzels, which ranked a disappointing ninth place on our list. Although they present a solid value at just under $0.21 per ounce ($4.97 total), our reviewer criticized "a flatness to the pretzel that gives way to a peanut butter that's a little bitter." It was underwhelming enough for him to suggest spending a bit extra on superior products instead.

It's likely that these Member's Mark pretzels are produced by outside companies and sold under the Sam's Club store-brand name. However, unlike some offerings — such as Sam's Club Member's Mark hot dogs (likely manufactured by Hebrew National) – it's not known or even widely speculated who manufactures these affordable, tasty treats. That means the warehouse club remains the only known place to get them.

So, if you've been considering springing for a membership, it's worth adding Member's Mark peanut butter pretzels to the list of pantry staples you should be buying at Sam's Club (alongside mixed nuts and tortilla chips). Given the extremely budget-friendly price and satisfying taste, there's no reason for peanut butter pretzel lovers to shop for their favorite snack anywhere else.