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Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Family Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Family Size

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

What You Should Know

Ritz Nabisco Crackers, Family Size (20.5 oz) are a familiar, mass-market snack found on grocery shelves nationwide. You’ll typically see the red-and-gold box in the snack/cracker aisle, displayed beside other buttery and salted crackers, cookie wafers, cheese spreads, and party hors d’oeuvre supplies; the family-size box often sits on higher-volume pallet displays or promotional endcaps around holidays and game-day sales. They are positioned as an everyday, shareable treat for casual entertaining — think kid lunches, after-school snacks, picnic finger foods, and appetizer platters at potlucks. The brand leans on nostalgia and approachability: classic American comfort, affordable indulgence, and cross-generational recognition that targets families and value-conscious shoppers. Packaging and labeling suggest a simple, buttery flavor but include modest “natural flavor” language; there are no organic or health-certification claims, and marketing plays up convenience and tradition rather than nutrition. In plain terms, these crackers are processed from refined wheat flour, vegetable oils, sweeteners and emulsifiers — a shelf-stable, industrially made product. Sensory cues include a light, flaky crispness with a slightly salty, buttery taste and a melt-in-the-mouth crumb; crackers come in six individually wrapped sleeves to preserve crunch, encouraging the ritual of sharing straight from the sleeve or pairing with cheese, spreads, or toppings. The product’s role in American grocery culture is as a reliable, crowd-pleasing snack — easy to stash, easy to serve, and often used to bridge homemade food and casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5.0
Servings per Container: 36
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 enriched flour, multiple added oils, high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers and 'natural flavor' — ingredients and industrial processing consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Family Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Ritz Crackers can be a fun, tasty snack and are relatively low in sugar and calories. However, they are made with enriched flour and contain added sugars, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they aren't exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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