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Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Ritz
11.04 oz
Available at Foodtown
200
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Sandwiches are a familiar, grab-and-go snack: smooth peanut butter nestled between two crisp, golden Ritz rounds, sold in an 11.04 oz multipack of individually wrapped six-cracker sandwiches. Store placement: you'll find them in the cracker and cookie aisle near other sandwich crackers, packaged snack cakes, and single-serve children's snacks, often stacked beside other shelf-stable convenience brands. Occasions: these are aimed at quick lunchbox add-ins, road-trip provisions, and afternoon desk treats — any shopping trip seeking portable, nonperishable snacks. Brand positioning: Ritz leans into Americana and family-friendly comfort, marketed toward parents and nostalgic adults who remember Ritz as a pantry staple; messaging emphasizes sharing, convenience, and “real peanut butter” in the filling. Label characteristics: packaging highlights kid-friendly imagery and portability more than health claims; common on-pack cues include “made from real peanut butter” but no organic or natural certifications, and no explicit low-fat or whole-grain health halos. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable snack assembled from refined flours, emulsified nut paste, sweeteners, and hydrogenated or palm fats for texture and stability. Sensory details: the crackers are flaky and slightly salty with a creamy, sweet peanut center that melts lightly against the tongue; textural contrast between crisp wafer and smooth filling is central to the enjoyment. Packaging is bright, recognizable Ritz red with individual plastic wrappers for freshness; the ritual is quick and habitual—open a pack at school, work, or on a hike for an immediately satisfying, portion-controlled treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 8
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein4g
* 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

Unbleached, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Peanut, Butter, (Roasted, Peanuts,, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, [Rapeseed, and, Cottonseed, Oils],, Salt),, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Sugar,, Palm, Oil,, Dextrose,, Cornstarch,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Leavening, (Calcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda),, Soy, Lecithin..

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
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?

Contains refined flours, hydrogenated fats, high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers and multiple industrial additives; formulation and packaging indicate industrial ultra-processing typical of NOVA 4 products.

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Common Questions about Ritz Cracker Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! These crackers pack in some calories and added sugars, which means they might not be the best choice if you’re on a strict diet. But if you’re looking for a tasty snack to satisfy a craving, they can certainly fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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