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Wheat Thins Original Party Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Wheat Thins Original Party Size

Wheat Thins
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wheat Thins Original Party Size is the familiar, large-format box of thin, whole-grain wheat crackers you’ll spot in the snack aisle near other crackers, pretzels, party chips, and shelf-stable dips and cheese spreads. Positioned as an everyday yet shareable snack, it’s often stocked next to gluten-containing cracker varieties and party-size chip bags. This product suits a range of occasions — from casual get-togethers and game-day spreads to lunchboxes and last-minute party platters — and is marketed as a convenient, crowd-pleasing vehicle for dips, cheeses, and spreads. The brand leans on heritage and approachability: mainstream American, family-friendly, and aimed at adults who want a perceived balance of taste and ‘better-for-you’ messaging without premium price points. Label characteristics include a whole-grain claim (‘made with 100% whole grain wheat’) and a ‘no artificial flavors and colors’ callout; there’s no organic certification and no overt child-oriented branding. In plain processing terms, these are industrially made baked crackers that combine milled whole grain with added sugars, oils, and sweet syrups. Sensory details: thin, crisp, and slightly flaky with a salty-sweet finish and a pronounced whole-wheat nuttiness; the mouthfeel is light but crunchy. Packaging is a party-size box with an inner bag (designed for sharing and repeated opening); common rituals include pairing with cheese boards, scooping dips at parties, or tucking a sleeve into a lunch. Wheat Thins fits into American grocery culture as a dependable, shareable snack that bridges everyday eating and casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 18
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Whole, Grain, Wheat, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Sugar,, Cornstarch,, Malt, Syrup, (from, Corn, and, Barley),, Salt,, Refiner's, Syrup,, Leavening, (Calcium, Phosphate, and, Baking, Soda)..

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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated packaged cracker with added sugars, refined starches, vegetable oil, and multiple processed ingredients and sweeteners, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Wheat Thins Original Party Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! They’re not a health food per se, but with 3 grams of dietary fiber and 2 grams of protein per serving, they can fit into a balanced diet. Just remember, they’re best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re watching your sodium or added sugars.

Perfect For

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

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