Triscuit Original Crackers: Protein, Calories & Labelgrade B-
B- 73 / 100 — Very low saturated fat, effectively zero sugar, and high sodium per 100g.
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Triscuit Original Crackers delivers 3g of protein and 120 calories per 6 crackers (28g) (USDA FDC 1461209). Per 100g that’s 10.7g of protein; per oz, 3g. The Labelgrade is B- (73 / 100): Very low saturated fat, effectively zero sugar, and high sodium per 100g.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 66 / 100 | 10.7g per 100g — moderate; the per-serving total matters more than the per-unit density |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 80 / 100 | Short 3-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | D | 42 / 100 | 160mg per serving (162mg per oz) — high; structural for cured/preserved foods |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g of sugar — perfect |
| Fiber | F | 30 / 100 | 0g fiber, expected for animal-protein products |
| Overall | B- | 73 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triscuit Original Crackers (this product) | 3g | 10.7g | 3g | 120 |
| Goldfish Cheddar Crackers | 3g | 10g | 2.8g | 140 |
| Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers | 3g | 10g | 2.8g | 150 |
| Hippeas Vegan White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs, Vegan White Cheddar | 2g | 14.3g | 4g | 60.1 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
A three-ingredient label is the whole story
Flip the box over and read the entire ingredient statement: whole-grain wheat, canola oil, sea salt. That’s it. In a category where the competition runs to fifteen or twenty ingredients built on enriched flour, that short, fully recognizable list is exactly why Triscuit earns a B+ for ingredient quality and out-grades both Cheez-It and Goldfish. There’s no refined flour, no added sugar, no preservative or color or flavor enhancer to flag. The woven texture isn’t a gimmick either — it’s shredded whole wheat baked into a cracker, which is about as close to “just the grain” as a packaged snack gets. If you only judged these four crackers by what’s in them, Triscuit wins outright, and it isn’t close.
Why a B-, not a B+: it comes down to salt
So if the label is this clean, why does Triscuit land at a B- rather than higher? Two structural ceilings. First, it’s a grain cracker, so protein is modest at 3g per serving — fine for what it is, but not a number that earns top marks on a protein-graded scale. Second, and more correctable on your end, sodium runs to 160mg per serving, which scores a D on its own dimension. That 160mg is actually the lowest sodium of the four crackers here, but the formula grades every food against the same bar, and packaged crackers lean salty as a rule. The honest read: Triscuit is the least-compromised cracker in this set, held just shy of a B by the one thing nearly all crackers share — they’re salty by design.
Scope
This page covers Triscuit Original Crackers, UPC 00044000051693, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 1461209. Triscuit 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)
INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT, CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 6 crackers (28g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (6 crackers (28g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Protein | 3g |
| Total Fat | 3.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 160mg |
| Calcium | 10.1mg |
| Iron | 1.4mg |
| Potassium | 116mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Original Crackers · UPC 00044000051693. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
contains a gluten-bearing ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Triscuits healthy?
For a cracker, they're about as honest as it gets. The entire ingredient list is whole-grain wheat, canola oil, and sea salt — three recognizable things, no refined flour, no added sugar, no additives to flag. That's why Triscuit out-scores the cheese crackers. It's still a salty packaged food, so it's not a free-for-all, but as crackers go this is the least-compromised choice on the shelf.
Why does Triscuit score higher than Cheez-It and Goldfish?
One reason above all: the ingredient list. Triscuit is built on whole grain rather than enriched (refined) flour, and its three-ingredient panel earns a B+ for ingredient quality — well above the cheese crackers' refined-flour, multi-additive recipes. It also posts zero saturated fat and zero sugar. The only thing keeping it out of B/A territory is sodium (160mg, a D), which nets out to a solid B- (73/100).
Is whole-grain wheat actually better than the 'enriched flour' in other crackers?
Yes, and it's the whole point of Triscuit. Whole grain keeps the bran and germ — and the fiber and nutrients that come with them — while 'enriched flour' is refined wheat stripped back and then partly re-fortified. Same grain, very different product. Choosing the whole-grain cracker is the single clearest upgrade you can make in this aisle.
How many Triscuits are in a serving?
A serving is 6 crackers (28g), 120 calories. Triscuits are dense and substantial, so 6 is more filling than 6 of a thin, airy cracker — which makes portioning easier than it is with a snackable cheese cracker you eat by the handful. Top them with something protein-forward (cheese, tuna, hummus) and a serving turns into a genuinely decent mini-meal.
If I want more protein, what should I pair or swap?
Triscuit is a vehicle, not a protein source (3g per serving), so the move is to top it rather than swap it. A two-ingredient canned fish like Wild Planet Wild Pink Salmon (Labelgrade B+, 81/100) turns a B- cracker into a high-protein snack — roughly 18g of protein per 3 oz on top of the whole grain underneath. That pairing does more for you than any cracker can do alone.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 1461209. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days of a reformulation.