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

Nabisco Ritz Crackers Stacks, Family Size

Ritz
17.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

RITZ Nabisco Ritz Crackers Stacks (Family Size) sit on supermarket shelves in the salty snacks and crackers aisle, typically shelved near other snack crackers, sandwich crackers, cheese spreads and party appetizer items. The box is large and often displayed alongside single-serve packs and party-size chip bags, with individually wrapped mini-packs inside for portability. This product fits a range of occasions — from last-minute party platters and game-day snack spreads to packed lunches and on-the-go road trips — and is commonly bought on weekly grocery runs or for event-ready entertaining. The brand leans heavily on Americana and nostalgia: RITZ conveys a familiar, buttery taste marketed to families and adults who grew up with the product, with packaging that appeals to convenience-minded shoppers and parents seeking easy snack solutions for kids. Label characteristics include simple claims like “original” and a focus on flavor; the ingredient list contains “natural flavor” but no organic certification, and the packaging and kid-friendly portioning can create an unofficial health halo despite refined ingredients. In processing context, these are highly processed, factory-made crackers produced from refined flours, added sugars, industrial oils and emulsifiers. Sensory details: the crackers are thin, crisp and slightly flaky with a salty, buttery taste and a light crunch; stacks are wrapped in plastic sleeves inside the box, encouraging the ritual of popping a sealed mini-pack open for lunchboxes, picnics or pairings with cheese, meats, peanut butter or spreads. The Fresh Stacks format emphasizes freshness and convenience, making them a habitual pantry staple in many American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 31
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 enriched flour, high fructose corn syrup, industrial vegetable oils, emulsifiers and 'natural flavor' — ingredients and manufacturing steps characteristic of ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Crackers Stacks, Family Size

Well, that's a bit of a loaded question! Ritz Crackers Stacks can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick snack. They have some benefits like being low in sugar (just 1g) and providing a bit of iron and calcium, but they’re not exactly a superfood. Think of them as a fun treat rather than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
back-to-school
road-trip

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