Keebler Club Original Crackers: Labelgrade C (61/100)
C 61 / 100 — Additive-heavy formulation (phosphate additives and maltodextrin or corn syrup), low sugar load, and high sodium per 100g.
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Keebler Club is the buttery treat cracker of this group — and the lowest-graded. Where Carr’s Table Water keeps the recipe to three things, Club builds in richness with extra oil and a touch of sweetener: alongside flour and soybean oil you’ll find sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, soy lecithin, TBHQ, and phosphate leavening. That longer, more processed label, plus the most fat of the three (3.15g per serving) and a little added sugar, lands it at C (61 / 100) — under the saltine (C+ 66) and Carr’s (B- 70). Per 4 crackers: 0.812g protein, 1.23g added sugar, 127mg sodium, 68.6 calories. It’s a snacking cracker engineered to taste good, not a nutritious one.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 59 / 100 | 5.8g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | C+ | 65 / 100 | 14 ingredients; flagged phosphate additives + maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | B | 79 / 100 | 0.448g per serving (3.2g per 100g) — moderate |
| Sodium load | F | 20 / 100 | 127mg per serving (257mg per oz) — high; structural for cured/preserved foods |
| Sugar load | A+ | 95 / 100 | 1.23g sugar (1.23g added) — low overall |
| Fiber | D | 43 / 100 | 0.252g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | C | 61 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keebler Club Original Crackers (this product) | 0.812g | 5.8g | 1.6g | 68.6 |
| Nabisco Premium Original Saltine Crackers | 1g | 6.3g | 1.8g | 70.1 |
| Wheat Thins Original | 2g | 6.5g | 1.8g | 140 |
| Carr’s Table Water Crackers Original | 1g | 7.1g | 2g | 50 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
What the “Club” recipe is actually buying you
Club crackers taste richer and more buttery than a plain saltine or table water cracker, and that’s not an accident — it’s what the longer ingredient list is for. The base is enriched flour and soybean oil, but the recipe then layers in sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and corn syrup for a faint sweetness, soy lecithin to smooth the texture, TBHQ to keep the oil from going rancid, and a trio of phosphate leavening agents for the light, flaky crumb. Each of those does a real job in making the cracker pleasant; collectively they’re also why it scores lowest on ingredient quality among the plain crackers here.
None of this makes Club crackers “bad” in a single-serving, treat-cracker sense — they’re engineered to be eaten by the handful, and they succeed. But it’s worth being clear-eyed about the trade: you’re paying for palatability with a more processed label and more fat than the simpler options deliver. A saltine gives you the same basic crunch with a shorter list and no added sugar; a whole-grain cracker gives you fiber and protein on top. Club gives you flavor, and that’s the lane it’s in.
More oil, a little sugar — why Club lands lowest
Across this trio, Club is the cracker that drifts furthest from “plain.” It carries the most fat per serving — 3.15g, versus 1.5g for the saltine and 1g for Carr’s — and it’s the only one with added sugar (1.23g per 4 crackers from sugar plus two corn-syrup sources). Sodium sits at 127mg, in the same range as the others. Put those together with the universal cracker problem — barely any protein (0.812g) and almost no fiber — and the 6-dimension model settles at C (61), the bottom of the three.
The practical wrinkle is that Club crackers are easy to over-eat by design. They’re rich and snackable, so a realistic portion is often 8–12 crackers rather than the labeled 4, which quietly doubles or triples the fat, sugar, and sodium before any topping. If you enjoy them, enjoy them as the treat cracker they are — count out a serving, and don’t mistake “buttery and satisfying” for “nutritious.” When you want the cracker to do nutritional work, that’s the cue to switch to a whole-grain pick.
Scope
This page covers Keebler Club Original Crackers, UPC 00030100120575, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2518398. Keebler sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness), sugar.Contains 2% or less of salt, high fructose corn syrup, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), corn syrup, soy lecithin.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 4 Crackers
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (4 Crackers) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 68.6 |
| Protein | 0.812g |
| Total Fat | 3.15g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.448g |
| Trans Fat | 0.042g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.25g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.252g |
| Total Sugars | 1.23g |
| Added Sugars | 1.23g |
| Sodium | 127mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 5.6mg |
| Iron | 0.476mg |
| Potassium | 13.6mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Club Original Crackers · UPC 00030100120575. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Keebler Club crackers healthy?
Not really — they're a buttery-style snacking cracker, and that richness comes from added oil and a touch of sweetener rather than anything nourishing. Per 4 crackers you get 0.812g of protein, almost no fiber, 1.23g of added sugar, and 127mg of sodium for 68.6 calories. They taste good precisely because they're engineered to, but the ingredient list is the longest and most processed of the plain crackers we grade. As a treat cracker they're fine in moderation; as a nutrition choice, a whole-grain cracker is a clear step up.
Why do Keebler Club crackers earn a C, the lowest of the plain crackers we grade?
Two things pull it down. First, the ingredient list is long and processed for a cracker: alongside flour and oil there's sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, soy lecithin, TBHQ, and phosphate leavening agents — which scores it C+ on ingredient quality, below the cleaner saltine and table water crackers. Second, it carries more fat than the others (3.15g per serving) plus a little added sugar. Combine that with the same low-protein, low-fiber, salty profile every refined cracker has, and it lands at C (61) — a notch under the saltine (C+ 66) and Carr's (B- 70).
Why do Carr's Table Water crackers beat Keebler Club?
It's the recipe. Carr's Table Water is just enriched flour, palm oil, and salt — three things. Keebler Club takes a similar base and adds soybean oil, sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, soy lecithin, and phosphate leavening, plus roughly three times the fat per serving (3.15g vs 1g) and a touch of added sugar. That extra processing is exactly what separates Carr's B- (70) from Club's C (61). For a cracker you're topping with cheese anyway, the cleaner, simpler one wins.
What's a serving, and how easy is it to overeat?
The labeled serving is 4 crackers (14g) for 68.6 calories, 127mg of sodium, and 1.23g of added sugar. Club crackers are rich and moreish by design, so a real-world handful is often 8–12 — doubling or tripling those numbers before you've added a topping. They're easy to eat absent-mindedly, so portioning out 4 (rather than grazing the sleeve) keeps the fat, salt, and sugar in check.
Is there a better-graded cracker on the site?
Yes. Triscuit Original is whole grain wheat, canola oil, and sea salt — no added sugar, corn syrup, or phosphate additives — with 3g of protein per serving and real whole-grain fiber, grading B- (73), well above Club's C (61). If you want a snacking cracker that actually contributes nutrition, the whole-grain option is the upgrade. Club is best understood as a treat cracker, eaten as one.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2518398. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.