Triscuit Roasted Garlic Crackers: 120 Calories
Triscuit crackers are made with 100% whole grain wheat. These crunchy, flavorful crackers are verified Non-GMO and are a nice base for cheese, fruit, or other toppings. Made with only six ingredients, there is no artificial colors and no artificial flavors.
Each serving of Roasted Garlic Triscuit crackers has 120 calories, 3.5 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, and 3 grams protein. An 8.5 ounce box of Triscuit crackers contains 9 servings. As such, there are 1,080 calories in the whole container.
Read this post for an in-depth review of the Roasted Garlic flavored Triscuit crackers.
Calories and Nutrition
Calories and nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving. One serving is measured as about six crackers with a net weight of 28 grams.
Calories
One serving of Roasted Garlic flavored Triscuit crackers has 120 calories. More than 65% of the total calories in these whole wheat crackers are from carbohydrates.
Fat makes up about one quarter of the total calories. The remaining 8% is from protein.
- Carbs: 80 calories
- Fat: 30 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 120 calories per serving
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Triscuit.
Dietary Fiber
One of the reasons you may like to include Triscuits as a snack option is because they are made with whole grain wheat and are a good source of dietary fiber.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans set by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration suggest that dietary fiber can play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It’s naturally found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
One serving of six Roasted Garlic flavored Triscuit crackers has 3 grams of dietary fiber.
Sodium
As with most processed and packaged foods, salt is added to the crackers. Sodium is often used by food manufacturers to help enhance the flavor and extend the shelf life of the food product.
One serving of these crackers has 130 milligrams of sodium. While it may not be a significant amount of sodium, do keep in mind it’s based on a single measured serving.
If you eat more (or less) than 28 grams of the crackers, then the amount of sodium consumed increases (or decreases) accordingly.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Triscuit roasted garlic crackers are made with only six ingredients. Below is the short list of ingredients used to make these crackers.
Whole Grain Wheat, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Salt, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor.
What is Maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin is a class of processed polysaccharides (which are carbohydrates) derived from rice, wheat, corn or potato starch. The manufactured powder is used in a variety of foods to improve flavor, as a thickener, and to increase shelf life.
As a thickening agent, you will find maltodextrin in puddings, frostings, pastries, candies, sauces, salad dressings, and other packaged or processed foods.
It also has a slightly sweet flavor and is a simple carbohydrate, which makes it easily digested. In this regard, it frequently used in sports and energy drinks.
Because Maltodextrin absorbs fat, it is a useful ingredient in fried foods. It enhances flavor, increases the crispness, and helps to retain a favorable color.
Allergens
Triscuit crackers are made with wheat.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Triscuit
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.
