Food guide

Saltine Cracker

Saltine Cracker is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of saltine cracker for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 418 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Saltine Cracker
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	418 kcal	418 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	9.5 g	9.5 g	2.3 g
Carbohydrate	74 g	74 g	17.7 g
Fat	8.6 g	8.6 g	2.1 g
Fibre	2.8 g	2.8 g	0.7 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of saltine cracker, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Saltine Cracker
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 µg	1 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	1.2 mg	1.2 mg	8%
Vitamin K	25.4 µg	25.4 µg	21%
Thiamin	0.7 mg	0.7 mg	58%
Riboflavin	0.49 mg	0.49 mg	38%
Niacin	6.4 mg	6.4 mg	40%
Vitamin B6	0.086 mg	0.086 mg	5%
Folate	216 µg	216 µg	54%
Vitamin B12	0.09 µg	0.09 µg	4%
Pantothenic acid	0.54 mg	0.54 mg	11%
Choline	16.7 mg	16.7 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	19 mg	19 mg	1%
Iron	5.6 mg	5.6 mg	31%
Magnesium	23 mg	23 mg	5%
Phosphorus	102 mg	102 mg	8%
Potassium	152 mg	152 mg	3%
Sodium	941 mg	941 mg	41%
Zinc	0.69 mg	0.69 mg	6%
Selenium	10.3 µg	10.3 µg	19%
Copper	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	16%
Manganese	0.69 mg	0.69 mg	30%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat saltine cracker?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Saltine Cracker is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.