Complete Cookies & Crackers Guide
Comprehensive analysis of 53296 cookies and crackers products from 272 brands. Compare processing levels, understand ingredient quality, and find healthier snack options for your family.
53296
Products Analyzed
272
Brands
11.9
Avg Processing Score
3.3/10
Avg Nutrition Score
Cookies & Crackers by Processing Level
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally Processed181
Simple ingredients: whole grain flour, butter, minimal sugar.
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
Processed5511
Added natural flavors, oils, or simple additives like baking powder.
Processing Level: 3 out of 4 - Highly Processed
Level 3
Highly Processed14931
Multiple additives, refined flour, hydrogenated oils, or high sugar.
Processing Level: 4 out of 4 - Ultra-Processed
Level 4
Ultra-Processed32673
Highly processed with artificial flavors, colors, and many additives.
Healthiest Cookies & Crackers Options
Top-rated products with minimal processing and better nutrition scores
How to Choose Healthier Cookies & Crackers
✓What to Look For
- •Short ingredient list: Best products have recognizable items - whole grain flour, butter or olive oil, salt, minimal sugar
- •Whole grain first: Look for "100% whole grain" or "whole wheat" as first ingredient
- •Low processing score: Look for products with processing scores under 5.0 (simple crackers typically score 2.0-3.0)
- •Good fiber content: At least 2-3g fiber per serving in whole grain crackers
- •Natural oils: Made with butter, olive oil, or other natural oils instead of hydrogenated oils
✗Red Flags to Avoid
- •Hydrogenated oils: Partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fats (even "0g trans fat" can have up to 0.5g)
- •Artificial colors: Red 40, Yellow 5, and other synthetic dyes
- •Artificial flavors: Synthetic flavoring indicates higher processing
- •High fructose corn syrup: HFCS, corn syrup, or maltodextrin as hidden sugars
- •Excessive sugar: Cookies with more than 8g sugar per serving, crackers with more than 2g