
Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers 16 oz
What You Should Know
Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers (16 oz) is a classic American snack you’ll find on supermarket shelves in the cookie and cracker aisle, shelved alongside other family cookies, snack crackers and kids’ lunchbox items. Packaged in a brightly illustrated cardboard box that echoes nostalgia, it reads as a kid-friendly, everyday treat marketed to parents buying for children and families seeking familiar comfort foods. It fits into weekday lunch packing, back-to-school shopping lists, road-trip snack bins, and casual at-home munching for movie nights or after-school snacks. The brand leans into tradition and approachable value — a heritage cookie that evokes childhood, playtime and simple indulgence rather than premium health claims. The label often highlights “original” and classic imagery; there are no organic or explicit health certifications on the ingredient list, and marketing typically uses kid-focused visuals rather than nutrition-forward messaging. In plain terms the product is produced in an industrial bakery setting and contains multiple refined and formulated ingredients (enriched flour, added sugars, emulsifiers and high-fructose corn syrup), placing it among more highly processed store-bought cookies. Sensory experience is straightforward: small, thin animal-shaped crackers with a dry, crisp snap, mildly sweet vanilla/spice notes and a fine crumb that makes them easy to dunk into milk or tea. The 16 oz box invites sharing and repeated snacking rituals — unboxing for lunchboxes, a handful during car rides, or a nostalgic treat at family gatherings.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Baking, Soda, (for, Leavening),, Soy, Lecithin, (an, Emulsifier),, Natural, Flavor,, Spice..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined and multiple industrial ingredients (enriched flour, added sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, emulsifier, natural flavor) and is produced as a shelf-stable formulated snack, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Stauffer's Original Animal Crackers 16 oz
The Animal Crackers can be a fun snack, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. With 120 calories and 7 grams of added sugars per serving, they’re more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a nostalgic snack, these fit the bill, just keep portion sizes in mind!
