Crackers (Graham)

snacks-processed

Crackers (Graham)

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 3.8

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve4 caution7 avoid
Is Crackers (Graham) Healthy?

Mostly no — Crackers (Graham) is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 7 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
432kcal
Protein
7.5g
Carbs
78g
Fat
9.4g
Fiber
2.5g
Sugar
30g
Sodium
502mg

Diet Ratings

Keto1/10AVOID

Graham crackers contain approximately 22g net carbs per 2-cracker serving. Grain-based with added sugars, fundamentally incompatible with keto.

Vegan6/10CAUTION

Most graham crackers are vegan but contain added sugars and processed ingredients. Some brands may include honey or animal-derived vitamin D.

iWhole-grain graham crackers with minimal added sugar are acceptable to many vegans as occasional snacks.

Paleo1/10AVOID

Wheat flour, refined sugar, seed oils. Classic processed grain product incompatible with paleo principles.

Mediterranean4/10CAUTION

Often made with refined grains and added sugars despite 'whole grain' marketing. Better than refined white crackers but inferior to whole grain options. Acceptable occasionally with Mediterranean foods like hummus or cheese.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Graham crackers are wheat-based with added sugars and plant-derived ingredients. Grain product explicitly excluded from carnivore diet.

Whole301/10AVOID

Graham crackers are made from grains (wheat flour) and contain added sugar. Both grains and added sugar are explicitly excluded from Whole30.

Low-FODMAP2/10AVOID

Graham crackers contain wheat flour (fructans) and honey or high-fructose corn syrup (excess fructose). Monash University rates wheat products as high-FODMAP. Multiple FODMAP triggers make this unsuitable for elimination phase.

DASH5/10CAUTION

Graham crackers contain whole grains and are lower in sodium (150-200mg per serving) than many crackers. However, they contain added sugars (3-4g per serving) and refined carbohydrates. Better than Ritz but not ideal; whole grain crackers with <150mg sodium preferred.

Zone3/10AVOID

Graham crackers are high-glycemic refined carbohydrates with minimal fiber and protein. They spike blood insulin rapidly, violating Zone carb quality standards. No meaningful protein or healthy fat to balance the glycemic load.

Graham crackers are made from refined wheat flour with added sugars. While not as inflammatory as ultra-processed snacks, they lack the fiber and nutrients of whole grains and contribute to blood sugar spikes that promote inflammation.

Graham crackers are refined carbs (18g per 2 crackers) with added sugar (8g per 2 crackers), minimal protein (2g), and minimal fiber (1g). They spike blood sugar, provide empty calories, and don't satisfy on GLP-1. Not suitable for GLP-1 patients.

Controversy Index

Score range: 16/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus3.8Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Crackers (Graham)

Vegan 6/10
  • Usually vegan
  • High added sugar
  • Check for honey
  • Verify vitamin D source
  • Processed ingredients
Mediterranean 4/10
  • Often refined grains
  • Added sugars
  • Marketing vs. reality
  • Pairing matters
DASH 5/10
  • Whole grain content
  • Moderate sodium
  • Added sugars present
  • Better than refined crackers
  • Portion control important
  • refined carbohydrates
  • added sugars
  • low fiber
  • minimal antioxidants
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