But serving sizes also vary considerably from one manufacturer to the next. For instance, the serving size for a large flat bread, such as Kavli Norwegian crispbread, is usually one cracker. But a serving of small crackers, such as Ritz Bits, might include eight to 12 crackers. And, of course, it isn't always easy to limit yourself to just a few crackers, so you need to consider how many servings you are actually going to eat. And since most people snack on crackers between meals, remember to factor the extra carbohydrate, calories, fat, and salt into your meal plan for the day.
Many people think that they can increase the fiber in their diet by choosing whole grain crackers.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. It may sound rustic, but that doesn't make it whole grain. The only way to verify that your cracker is really made from whole grains is to read the label. Compared with saltines, which have only 0.3 grams of fiber, flat breads are your best bet. Bread flats are made from refined flour, with B vitamins and iron added later.