Crackers (Appetizers)
Dare Sesame crackers
7 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 48
Dare Sesame crackers scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better crackers
-
Sesame Rye Crispbread Ryvita · 250 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Table Water Cracker Selection Multipack 3 Original, 2 Pepper, 1 Sesame Seed Carr's Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Water Crackers Toasted Sesame Signature Select · 4.25 oz/120 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Croccantini Toasted Sesame Artisan Crackers La Panzanella · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 98 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Seaweed & black sesame Mary's Gone Crackers · 5.5 oz/156 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sesame crackers
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 5.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 11.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 22.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.1 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g |
| Added sugars | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 4 crackers (18 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- WHEAT GERM AND NONFAT WHEAT GERM
- SESAME SEEDS
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- SEA SALT
- WHEAT BRAN
- LEAVENING (BAKING SODA) (not recognized)
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEAT GERM AND NONFAT WHEAT GERM, SESAME SEEDS, CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, WHEAT BRAN, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA), NATURAL FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More crackers (appetizers) on GoodSwap
-
Original Made with Sea Salt Triscuit · 8.5 oz High in saltContains seed oilsNo additivesContains whole grains Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Almond Flour Crackers - Fine Ground Sea Salt Simple Mills · 2 × 10 oz No additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Crunchmaster Multi-Grain 6-Seed Crunchy Baked Rice Crackers Crunchmaster · 794 g Ultra-processedSeed-oil freeContains whole grains Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Mexican Street Corn Flavored Baked Multi-Grain Crackers Crunchmaster Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 46 out of 100 Okay -
Cracker Sandwiches Ritz · 8.8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
SNAP'D Double Cheese Cheez-It Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 11 out of 100 Bad
More from Dare
Sources
-
Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
-
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
-
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
-
“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
-
21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
-
“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org