references
  
      USDA FoodData Central: “Classic Saltine Crackers”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: “Saltine Crackers With Whole Grain”
    
      National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Low-Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods”
    
      ChooseMyPlate.gov: “All About the Grains Group”
    
      ChooseMyPlate.gov: “10 Tips: Choosing Whole-Grain Foods”
    
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Keeping Your Emergency Kit Nutritious”
    
      National Cancer Institute: “Eating Hints: Before, During and After Cancer Treatment”
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: “Carbohydrates in Your Diet: It’s the Quality That Counts”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: “Nabisco Triscuit Thin Crisp Crackers Original”
    




Saltines aren’t full of nutrients, but they are low in calories and fat, so some sources will list them as a better choice than buttery crackers or other options.

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      USDA FoodData Central: “Classic Saltine Crackers”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: “Saltine Crackers With Whole Grain”
    
      National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “Low-Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods”
    
      ChooseMyPlate.gov: “All About the Grains Group”
    
      ChooseMyPlate.gov: “10 Tips: Choosing Whole-Grain Foods”
    
      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Keeping Your Emergency Kit Nutritious”
    
      National Cancer Institute: “Eating Hints: Before, During and After Cancer Treatment”
    
      Harvard Health Publishing: “Carbohydrates in Your Diet: It’s the Quality That Counts”
    
      USDA FoodData Central: “Nabisco Triscuit Thin Crisp Crackers Original”