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Nabisco Ritz Crackers
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Crackers

Ritz
10.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Original Crackers by Nabisco are a familiar sight in the grocery aisle—stacked in the cracker and snack biscuit section alongside other mainstream salted crackers, sandwich crackers, and shelf-stable chips and cheese spreads. You’ll often find them near party platters, canned or jarred toppings, and packaged lunch items. These buttery, round crackers fit into quick entertaining occasions like game-day spreads, casual get-togethers, picnic baskets, and everyday lunchboxes or after-school snacks. The brand leans on classic American nostalgia and family-friendly positioning: marketed as a versatile, buttery base for toppings and easy snacks, Ritz targets busy parents, host/hostesses planning informal gatherings, and shoppers seeking a familiar comfort snack. Packaging emphasizes flavor and convenience—bright red branding, images of golden crackers, and individually wrapped sleeves in the box to lock in freshness—while label claims are modest (no organic or whole‑grain certifications), occasionally implying a “buttery” or “natural flavor” appeal without overt health or wellness claims. In plain terms, these crackers are a highly processed, industrially formulated snack made from enriched wheat flour, refined oils, sweeteners, and emulsifiers. Sensory details: thin, crisp rounds with a slightly flaky, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a lightly salted, buttery aroma; they snap cleanly and make an easy handheld bite. Rituals around Ritz often involve stacking, topping (cheese, spreads, or meats), or pairing two crackers with a filling for a quick sandwich; they’re an accessible, crowd-pleasing element of American snacking culture that reads as convenient and comforting on shelves and snack tables alike.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0
Servings per Container: 18
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
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,, SUGAR,, SALT,, LEAVENING, (CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, 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
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, multiple industrial oils, added sugars (including high fructose corn syrup), emulsifiers and 'natural flavor'—formulations and packaging characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Crackers

Ritz Crackers can be a fun snack option, but calling them 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. They provide a quick source of carbs and are low in sugar, but with added sugars and refined ingredients, they’re not exactly a superfood. Think of them as a tasty treat rather than a nutritional powerhouse!

Perfect For

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

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