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Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Almond
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Almond

Blue Diamond Almonds
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blue Diamond Nut Thins Almond are a lightweight, cracker-style snack sold under the recognizable Blue Diamond almonds brand. You are most likely to find a 4.25 oz box in the supermarket snack aisle stacked near other crackers and rice cakes, often adjacent to gluten-free and specialty diet displays, or nearby cheese and hummus for pairing ideas. The packaging is a small, shelf-friendly box with an inner sealed sleeve, marketed toward shoppers looking for a crunchy, almond-forward alternative to wheat crackers. Occasions for purchase include quick pantry top-ups for lunchboxes, appetizer spreads for casual gatherings, and on-the-go snacking between errands. Brand positioning leans into a health-conscious, ingredient-aware audience: messaging highlights real almonds, wheat-free and gluten-free status, and simple ingredient cues, aiming at adults and parents who want a perceived wholesome snack without wheat. The label carries a mild health halo—real almond imagery, short ingredient list, and “wheat free & gluten free” callouts—without organic certification; it also contains a milk allergen statement and the ambiguous term natural flavors. In plain language: this is a manufactured packaged snack made from milled rice, almond, and added starches and oils. Sensory notes emphasize a crisp, brittle snap with a toasted almond nuttiness and a dry, airy mouthfeel that invites topping with cheese or spreads; the ritual is often pairing with dips or using the crackers as a light base at wine-and-snack moments. Overall, Nut Thins sit at the intersection of convenience and perceived wholesome snacking in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 19.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein3g
* 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

Rice, Flour,, Almonds,, Potato, Starch,, Sea, Salt,, Safflower, Oil,, Natural, Flavors, (Contains, Milk)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is an industrially manufactured packaged snack containing processed flours, added starches, oils and 'natural flavors'; these formulation and additives align with the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Almond

The Nut Thins are a tasty snack option that’s relatively low in calories and sugar, making them a decent choice for a light nibble. However, ‘healthy’ can be subjective; if you're comparing them to traditional potato chips, they might feel like a better option. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep

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