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Nabisco Premium Unsalted Saltine Crackers
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Premium Unsalted Saltine Crackers

Premium
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
1g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Premium Unsalted Tops Saltine Crackers are a familiar pantry staple — thin, crisp soda crackers baked from enriched wheat flour and vegetable oils, sold in a sealed stack inside a cardboard box. You'd find them in the crackers & cookies aisle near other savory crackers, soup accompaniments, and boxed party snacks; shelves often group them with canned soups and crackers for cheese. These crackers are aimed at everyday households looking for a neutral, versatile base: families stocking staples for school lunches and weeknight soups, older shoppers who prize simple, recognizable brands, and budget-conscious cooks who want a dependable crunch. The "Premium" name and the long-established Nabisco association lean into trust, nostalgia, and classic American snack culture rather than gourmet or organic positioning. Label claims in marketing lean practical — “unsalted tops,” “no cholesterol or saturated fat,” and kosher certification — creating health-halo impressions without organic or "all-natural" certifications; packaging emphasizes tradition and convenience more than wellness buzzwords. Sensory notes: very light, dry, and flaky with a mildly bready flavor; the absence of salt crystals on top makes them subtly savory rather than briny. Rituals include cracking them over soup, spreading cheese or peanut butter, stacking with toppings at parties, or snacking straight from the box on road trips. Processing context: these are industrially baked from refined and enriched ingredients and packaged for long shelf life; in simple terms, they are a factory-made, shelf-stable snack rather than a minimally processed baker’s product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 28
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Protein1g
* 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),, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, PALM, OIL,, SALT,, MALTED, BARLEY, FLOUR,, BAKING, SODA,, YEAST.CONTAINS:, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Made from refined/enriched flour, multiple industrial vegetable oils, and produced as a packaged shelf-stable snack, this product fits the ultra-processed category due to industrial formulation and minimal whole-food content.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Premium Unsalted Saltine Crackers

Health can be pretty subjective, right? These crackers are low in sugar and calories, making them a decent snack option when you need something light. However, they’re not particularly high in fiber or protein, so they might not be the best choice if you're looking for a filling snack. Think of them as a crispy canvas for your favorite toppings!

Perfect For

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