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

Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Sea Salt

Blue Diamond Almonds
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
55mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blue Diamond Nut Thins Sea Salt are thin, almond-forward crackers sold in a lightweight box or resealable bag that you’d spot in the chip and cracker aisle—often shelved alongside other gluten-free snacks, rice- and seed-based crackers, and premium nut products. They’re pitched as an anytime snack for people shopping for healthier alternatives: quick additions to lunchboxes, picnic spreads, movie-night snacks, or as a low-carb-ish cracker for cheese and charcuterie. The brand leans into California almonds and simple, pantry-friendly imagery, targeting health-minded shoppers, busy parents, and millennial snackers who want a perceived upgrade from standard wheat crackers. Labels emphasize “gluten free,” “made with almonds,” low sodium and modest protein (about 3 g per serving), creating a clean, natural halo; there’s no organic certification and the packaging is not child-focused, so it reads more adult and wholesome than playful. Sensory-wise the crackers snap with a light, brittle crunch and a toasted almond note, finishing with a clean sprinkle of sea salt; the texture is drier and flakier than butter crackers. Typical use is ritualistic—stacked with cheese, spread with hummus, or eaten straight from the box while packing lunches or on the go. Processing context: they’re commercially baked and formulated from refined rice flour, starches, oils and added natural flavors, produced in an industrial snack line rather than made at home. Overall, Nut Thins occupy the space between pantry convenience and premium ingredient storytelling within American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 19
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium55mg2%
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,, Safflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Flavors, (Contains, Milk)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • safflower - 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?

Although the ingredient list is short, the product is industrially processed with refined flours, added oils and 'natural flavors,' fitting NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed packaged snack.

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Common Questions about Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Sea Salt

That's a great question! Nut Thins are relatively low in calories at 130 per serving and are a gluten-free option, which is a plus for many. However, 'healthy' can be subjective. If you're looking for a crunchy snack that won’t derail your day, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet — just keep an eye on portion sizes!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

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