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Ritz Original (5 crackers) — 5 crackers (16g)B
Snacks & Candy · #17 of 41

Ritz Original (5 crackers)

5 crackers (16g) · Crackers

53/100B tier
Calories8
Protein0.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium13mg
Sugar1g

Graded B — 53 out of 100, #17 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sugar carries the score (95/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Buttery round crackers — the cheese-and-topping vehicle.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (5 crackers (16g))
Calories8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 130mg6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0.5g1%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 53

Low sugar ×2095
Low saturated fat ×2084
Low sodium ×2080
Protein ×204
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#17 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Ritz Original (5 crackers) healthy?

It grades B — 53 out of 100, #17 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Buttery round crackers — the cheese-and-topping vehicle.

How many calories are in Ritz Original (5 crackers)?

8 calories per serving (5 crackers (16g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Ritz Original (5 crackers) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.