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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cracker meal's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 27/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cracker meal delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cracker meal come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
86% from carbs
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Carbs 86%80.9 g per serving
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Fat 4%1.7 g per serving
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Protein 10%9.3 g per serving
What Cracker meal is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 39.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 683.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 259.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 152.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 683.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.3 g | |
| Histidine | 196.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 342.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 639.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 179.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 162.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 456.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 247.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 107.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 388.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 282.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 321.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 373.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 208.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,241.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 316.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,087.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 448.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 253.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.7 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 136.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg | |
| Choline | 19.6 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 23.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 24.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 104.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 115.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 16.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.9 mg | |
| Selenium | 42.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.6 g | — |
About Cracker meal
A cracker is a thin, crisp baked good made from flour, water, and a little fat, rolled flat and baked until dry and snappy. Crackers range from plain water crackers and buttery rounds to saltines, graham crackers, whole-grain crisps, and seeded artisan styles, and they turn up everywhere from lunchboxes to cheese boards. Because they keep for a long time and travel well, they have been a practical staple for centuries, once carried as hardtack on long sea voyages.
Nutrition varies widely: a small serving runs roughly 60 to 130 calories, and whole-grain versions add useful fiber, while many crackers carry notable sodium, so it pays to check the label. They shine paired with cheese, dips, spreads, and soups, or crumbled as a crunchy topping. Whole-grain and low-sodium options suit lighter snacking. Keep crackers in an airtight container so they stay crisp, since humidity quickly turns them stale and soft.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cracker meal?
There are 383 calories in 100 g of Cracker meal, or about 109 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Cracker meal?
Cracker meal contains 9.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cracker meal?
Cracker meal has 80.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cracker meal?
Cracker meal provides 1.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cracker meal a good source of?
Cracker meal is an excellent source of Selenium (77% DV), Thiamin (B1) (58% DV), Manganese (41% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (36% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV) and Folate (B9) (34% DV) and a good source of Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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