Best Crackers for Kids (2026)
Most savory crackers are already low in sugar, so sugar alone does not separate a good cracker from a plain one. Every cracker here is Tier A or B (0g added sugar), with the usual sweet suspects such as graham crackers, animal crackers, and honey varieties left out. We rank by fiber first, then by lower sodium, and show both so you can pick the one that fits your kid.
TL;DR
Sugar is easy in this aisle; sodium is the number to watch. Under the Dietary Guidelines, a 1 to 3 year old should stay under 1,200mg of sodium a day, so a 250mg serving is about a fifth of it.
Ranked picks
| # | Brand | Product | Serving | Added sugar | Fiber | Sodium | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triscuit | Reduced Fat Triscuit Crackers | 28 g | 0g | 4g | 150mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 2 | H-E-B Deli | Norwegian Crispbread | 1 g added sugars (24 g) | 0g | 4g | 170mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 3 | BACK TO NATURE | HARVEST WHOLE WHEAT CRACKERS | 5 crackers (30 g) | 0g | 3g | 80mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 4 | Finn Crisp | Sourdough Rye Thins Caraway | 2 SLICES (13 g) | 0g | 3g | 80mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 5 | Mary's Gone Crackers | Herb Crackers | 30 g | 0g | 3g | 170mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 6 | Mary's Gone Crackers | Original Crackers | 12 crackers (30 g) | 0g | 3g | 180mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 7 | Mary's Organic | Super Seed Everything Crackers | 12 crackers (30 g) | 0g | 3g | 280mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 8 | Z Crackers | Everything Good Crackers | - | - | 2.1g | 236mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 9 | wasa | Sourdough Crispbread | 1 portion (12 g) | 0g | 2g | 50mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 10 | Breton | Veggie Crisps | 19 crackers (30 g) | 0g | 2g | 220mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 11 | Simple Mills | Almond Flour Crackers - Fine Ground Sea Salt | 17 crackers (30 g) | 0g | 2g | 230mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
| 12 | Goldfish | Cheddar Whole Grain Goldfish | 55 pieces (30g) | 0g | 2g | 240mg | A | OFF · 2026-09 |
Reduced Fat Triscuit Crackers
- No added sugar
Norwegian Crispbread
- No added sugar
HARVEST WHOLE WHEAT CRACKERS
- No added sugar
Sourdough Rye Thins Caraway
- No added sugar
Herb Crackers
- No added sugar
Original Crackers
- No added sugar
Super Seed Everything Crackers
- No added sugar
Everything Good Crackers
- No added sugar
Sourdough Crispbread
- No added sugar
Veggie Crisps
- No added sugar
Almond Flour Crackers - Fine Ground Sea Salt
- No added sugar
Cheddar Whole Grain Goldfish
- No added sugar
Evidence review
What the research says
These sources inform our editorial criteria. They do not replace advice from your child’s pediatrician or registered dietitian.
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set sodium limits of less than 1,200mg per day for ages 1 to 3, 1,500mg for ages 4 to 8, and 1,800mg for ages 9 to 13.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025 to 2030
Common questions
What should I look for in a kids' cracker?
Whole grain listed first, at least 2g of fiber per serving, little or no added sugar, and sodium you can live with. If you only check one number, check sodium, because crackers rarely have much sugar but often carry 200mg or more per serving.
How much sodium should kids have per day?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set limits of 1,200mg for ages 1 to 3, 1,500mg for ages 4 to 8, and 1,800mg for ages 9 to 13. Most American children go over, largely from packaged food.
Are cheddar fish crackers healthy?
They are low in sugar, which is why some land in Tier A. They are also low in fiber and moderate in sodium. They make a fine occasional snack; a whole-grain cracker with cheese makes a fuller one.
Why are graham crackers not on this list?
Graham crackers have added sugar, usually 6 to 8g per serving, which puts them in Tier D or E on our scale. They behave more like cookies than crackers.
What can I pair with crackers to make a better snack?
Add protein or fat: cheese, hummus, nut or seed butter, or a hard-boiled egg. The pairing makes the snack last longer and slows how fast the starch hits.