Crackers (Appetizers)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Unsalted Saltine Crackers
16 oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 82
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Unsalted Saltine Crackers scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Unsalted Saltine Crackers
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 438 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 18 = 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 438 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 5 CRACKERS (16 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- SOYBEAN OIL
- SALT
- SODIUM BICARBONATE (LEAVENING)
- VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN
- YEAST
- MALTED BARLEY FLOUR
Label text, as published
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE (LEAVENING), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR. CONTAINS WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, EGGS, ALMONDS, COCONUT, PECANS, PEANUTS AND SOY.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
May contain: Milk, Egg
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“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
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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.”
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