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Nabisco Ritz Crisp & Thins Sea Salt, 7.1 Oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Crisp & Thins Sea Salt, 7.1 Oz

Ritz
7.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Crisp & Thins Sea Salt is a light, thin bagged chip that sits in the snack aisle alongside crackers, baked chip varieties, and party dip companions. You are likely to spot it near other Ritz branded products, baked or reduced-fat chips, and lunchbox snack options rather than with whole foods. It is positioned for grab-and-go moments: school lunches, after-school snacks, office breakroom treats, and casual entertaining. The brand leans on comforting, all-American nostalgia — Ritz evokes family gatherings and childhood lunchboxes — while marketing this line as a lighter, modern twist on a classic. Packaging emphasizes approachable cues like “oven baked, not fried” and “sea salt,” and calls out reduced fat relative to fried potato chips, creating a mild health halo without organic or natural certification. The ingredient list reveals refined starches, oils, added flavors and emulsifiers common to shelf-stable savory snacks, so in plain language it is an industrially produced, highly processed convenience food. Sensory details: the chips are wafer-thin, airy and crisp with a quick, brittle crunch; the sea salt and savory onion notes are saline and slightly yeasty from yeast extract and whey. The 7.1 ounce bag is lightweight and resealable only by folding, intended for sharing or single-session snacking; people eat them straight from the bag, paired with sandwiches, dips, or as a light accompaniment on a party platter. Rituals include packing them into lunchboxes, opening them at movie night, or stacking them under sandwich slices for added crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 21 g
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* 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:, POTATO, FLOUR,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, CORNSTARCH,, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, WHEY, (FROM, MILK),, SUGAR,, OAT, FIBER,, LEAVENING, (CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA),, SOY, LECITHIN,, SEA, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, ONION, POWDER,, SPICE.CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK, 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 industrially processed ingredients such as refined flours, isolated starches, vegetable oils, added flavors and emulsifiers and is manufactured and packaged as a ready-to-eat snack, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Crisp & Thins Sea Salt, 7.1 Oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These crispy snacks are relatively low in sugar and can be a tasty treat when enjoyed in moderation. Think of them more as a fun addition to your snack lineup rather than a health food — they're great for satisfying a craving but not necessarily a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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