Ritz Crackers Nutrition and Calories
Each serving of plan classic Ritz crackers as 80 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, and less than one gram of protein.
This post is your overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in Ritz crackers.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutritional information is presented based on a single serving measured as five crackers with a net serving weight of 16 grams.
Percentage daily value illustrates how much a nutrient in each serving of the crackers contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
One serving of five Ritz crackers has 80 total calories. Approximately half of the total calories are derived from fat and half from carbohydrates.
There is a nominal amount of protein in Ritz crackers. The nutrition facts label printed on the packaging indicates less than one gram. A stack of just under 3 servings has two grams of protein.
- Fat: 40 calories
- Carbs: 40 calories
- Protein: 0 calories
- Total: 80 calories per serving
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label printed on the Ritz cracker packaging.
Sodium
One serving of five Ritz crackers has 130 milligrams of sodium. That’s approximately 6% of the FDA-recommended daily limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 5 Crackers (16g)
CALORIES
80TOTAL FAT
4.5g(7%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
10g(4%DV)
PROTEIN
2g| Saturated Fat | 1.5g (8%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 130mg (6%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Added Sugars | 1g (2%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in classic Ritz crackers.
Unbleached Enriched Flour, Soybean and/or Canola Oil, Palm Oil, Sugar, Salt, Leavening, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soy Lecithin, and Natural Flavor.
What is Soy Lecithin?
Lecithin is a food additive generally used as an emulsifier in the production of food. A naturally occurring fat, it is known to boost metabolism.
Soy Lecithin is extracted from soybeans and composed of choline, fatty acids and phospholipids. When used as an emulsifier, soy lecithin helps foods combine. Meaning, it’s used to prevent ingredients in a food item from separating. For example, creating a homogeneous mixture of oils and water.
One of the most commonly used food emulsifiers is soy lecithin. Alternative sources include sunflower, egg yolk, guar gum, xanthan gum, and gelatin.
You will find soy lecithin (and other emulsifiers) in mayonnaise, salad dressings, chocolate, soups, sauces, and baked goods, among other processed foods.
Allergens
Ritz crackers are made with ingredients that contain soy and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Ritz
