Calories in
crackers, wheat, low salt
473 kcal per 100 g Crackers, wheat, low salt contains 473 calories per 100 grams, or about 67 calories per 0.5 oz. Per 100 g it provides 8.6 g protein, 64.9 g carbohydrate and 20.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 54% carbohydrate, 7% protein, 39% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 oz | 14.2 g | 67 | 1.2 g | 9.2 g | 2.9 g |
| 1 cup, crushed | 83.0 g | 393 | 7.1 g | 53.9 g | 17.1 g |
| 1 cracker | 2.0 g | 9 | 0.2 g | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cracker, thin square | 2.0 g | 9 | 0.2 g | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 0.5 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 0.5 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 473 kcal | 67 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Total fat | 20.6 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 9.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 13.0 g | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 190.0 mg | 27.0 mg |
| Potassium | 203.0 mg | 28.8 mg |
| Calcium | 49.0 mg | 7.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 3.1 g | 0.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 175059). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How crackers, wheat, low salt compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, crackers, wheat, low salt ranks 9 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 40% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.8 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 0.5 oz (67 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 14 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in crackers, wheat, low salt?
Crackers, wheat, low salt contains 473 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 67 calories per 0.5 oz. It also provides 8.6 g of protein, 64.9 g of carbohydrate and 20.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of crackers, wheat, low salt?
By calories, crackers, wheat, low salt is roughly 54% carbohydrate, 7% protein and 39% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 0.5 oz?
About 14 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the crackers, wheat, low salt I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Crackers, wheat, low salt". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.