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Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Original
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Original

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

What You Should Know

Ritz Nabisco Original Crackers occupy a familiar space on American grocery shelves: the cracker and snack aisle, often near peanut butter, cheese spreads, and other packaged crackers and cookies. You’ll find them in family-sized boxes or shelf-stable multipacks, sometimes stacked next to party platters and lunchbox staples. These round, scalloped-edged crackers are marketed as an all-purpose, buttery-tasting canvas — ideal for casual entertaining, kid-friendly snacks, and quick bites between meals. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and approachability; Ritz evokes mid-century comfort food and targets broad demographics from busy parents to party hosts who want a recognizable, crowd-pleasing option. Packaging uses the classic red logo and imagery of golden, salted crackers, offering an implied homemade, buttery quality without organic or clean-label certification. Label highlights such as natural flavor appear, but there are no organic or non-GMO seals; the product presents a convenience and taste halo rather than a health claim. In plain language, these crackers are manufactured and processed into a shelf-stable snack using refined flours, added oils, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and flavorings. Sensory details: each cracker is thin, crisp, and slightly flaky with a light, salty surface and a faint buttery aroma; texture is brittle with a clean snap that makes them good for topping. Packaging typically contains individually wrapped sleeves inside the box, supporting ritual habits — opening a sleeve at a picnic, building quick bite-sized appetizers at a party, or pairing with cheese for an evening snack. Ritz fits smoothly into everyday American food rituals where ease, shareability, and familiar taste matter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 24
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
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 added fats, high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers and flavorings typical of ultra-processed foods, and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat packaged snack.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Original

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Ritz Crackers are a fun, crunchy snack, but they're not exactly a superfood. They have around 80 calories per serving and contain some added sugars and oils, so if you're looking for nutrient-dense options, you might want to pair them with something like hummus or guacamole!

Perfect For

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

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