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Nabisco Animal Crackers 10 Counts
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Nabisco Animal Crackers 10 Counts

Barnums
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Barnum's Nabisco Animal Crackers arrive as a familiar, pocketable snack often shelved in the cookie & cracker aisle near other packaged kids' treats, lunchbox-sized cookies, and single-serve crackers. In many stores you'll find the 10-count box displayed alongside snack packs, fruit snacks, and school-friendly bars. These small, animal-shaped cookies are built for quick grabs on back-to-school runs, road trips, after-school snacks, or party favor bins. The Barnum's name leans on long-standing American childhood nostalgia; marketing skews toward parents shopping for children and caretakers who want a recognizable, kid-approved treat. Label language highlights simple attributes like "original" and calcium content, and bright, playful imagery emphasizes kid-friendly fun rather than nutritional depth — there are no organic or clean-label certifications, and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors. In plain terms the product is a processed bakery snack made from enriched flours, added sugars, and vegetable oils; it’s produced at scale rather than being homemade. Sensory-wise the crackers are lightly sweet, mildly buttery, and crisp with a dry, crumbly texture kids can dunk or crumb up; the single-serve 1-ounce packs create a small ritual of opening a tidy pouch at snack time. Packaging is bright and portable, often used for picnic lunches, classroom parties, or tossed into a diaper bag. Overall, Barnum’s animals trade gourmet claims for comforting familiarity, convenience, and a slice of childhood ritual in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR,, DEXTROSE,, FRUCTOSE,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, BAKING, SODA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined/enriched flours, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils, and artificial/natural flavors typical of ultra-processed foods produced at scale, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Animal Crackers 10 Counts

Healthy is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? These Animal Crackers are a fun snack option with 120 calories per serving, but they do contain added sugars and refined ingredients. If you're looking for a treat to enjoy occasionally, they fit the bill, but they might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a super nutrient-dense snack.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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