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Nabisco Triscuit Crackers, Original
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Nabisco Triscuit Crackers, Original

Triscuit
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Triscuit Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers (Nabisco, 8.5 oz) is a pantry-stable, woven wheat cracker that lives on grocery shelves in the cracker and snack aisle near other baked crackers, whole grain crisps, and shelf-stable dips like hummus or jarred cheese spreads. With a simple ingredient list—whole grain wheat, canola oil, sea salt—and allergen notice "contains: wheat," it’s marketed as a straightforward, everyday cracker for families and health-conscious shoppers. Occasions for use range from quick school-lunch add-ins and afternoon snack runs to casual entertaining: think cheese boards, veggie dips, or a light pre-dinner nibble during movie night or game-day spreads. Brand positioning leans on heritage and simplicity; Triscuit emphasizes whole grain, Non-GMO Project Verified status, vegan-friendly formulation, and “no artificial colors or flavors,” appealing to consumers seeking minimally fussed, familiar pantry staples rather than gourmet specialty items. Label characteristics include health-halo claims like “100% whole grain,” fiber content, and fat breakdown per 28 g serving (0 g saturated fat; 1 g polyunsaturated; 2 g monounsaturated), but it is not organic and lacks child-targeted branding. In plain processing terms: the crackers are baked from milled whole wheat with added oil and salt—processed but not heavily formulated with industrial additives. Sensory profile: a dry, crisp, sturdy woven texture that holds toppings; lightly nutty wheat aroma and a mild salty finish. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box with an inner sleeve or bag, Triscuit fits ritual uses like topping-and-cracker pairings, packed lunches, and casual grazing at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6
Servings per Container: 9
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Protein3g
* 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:, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT,, CANOLA, OIL,, SEA, SALT., CONTAINS:, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole foods (whole grain wheat) plus added oil and salt and is baked into a shelf-stable product, fitting NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations with industrial additives.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Triscuit Crackers, Original

Triscuit crackers can be a pretty decent snack option! With whole grain wheat as the first ingredient, they offer some fiber (3g per serving) and have low sugar content. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and preferences — they’re not a meal substitute, but they can be a crunchy addition to a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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

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