Saltines Crackers Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

Saltines Crackers contains 58.9 calories, 1.6g protein, 12.3g carbs, and 0.2g fat. Saltines Crackers is listed in the protein foods category that is calorie-dense. It is a good source of protein and a good source of iron.

58.9

cal

12.3g

carbs

1.6g

protein

amino acids ↓

0.2g

fat

0.4g

fiber

0.1g

sugar

Vitamins in Saltines Crackers

Per 3 saltines ~15g

Vitamin E
0.02mg
<1%
Vitamin K
0.73mcg
<1%
Vitamin B6
0.01mg
<1%
Thiamin (B1)
0.08mg
7%
Niacin (B3)
0.86mg
5%
Folate
18.6mcg
5%

Minerals in Saltines Crackers

Per 3 saltines ~15g

Calcium
3.3mg
<1%
Iron
1.16mg
6%
Magnesium
3.9mg
<1%
Phosphorus
16.9mg
1%
Potassium
17.3mg
<1%
Sodium
127mg
6%
Zinc
0.14mg
1%
Selenium
3.21mcg
6%
Copper
0.02mg
2%
Manganese
0.1mg
4%

Amino Acids in Saltines Crackers

Protein breakdown per 3 saltines (15g), from the USDA record for this food.

Incomplete protein

Limiting amino acid: Lysine — 61% of the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern per gram of protein.

Essential Amino Acids Per 3 saltines (15g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 34mg 224mg 2.1%
Isoleucine 57mg 378mg 3.6%
Leucine 107mg 716mg 6.8%
Lysine 44mg 290mg 2.8%
Methionine 27mg 180mg 1.7%
Phenylalanine 77mg 514mg 4.9%
Threonine 43mg 287mg 2.7%
Tryptophan 21mg 138mg 1.3%
Valine 66mg 439mg 4.2%
Other Amino Acids Per 3 saltines (15g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 49mg 327mg 3.1%
Arginine 62mg 413mg 3.9%
Aspartic Acid 66mg 443mg 4.2%
Cystine 34mg 224mg 2.1%
Glutamic Acid 524mg 3494mg 33.3%
Glycine 55mg 367mg 3.5%
Proline 179mg 1190mg 11.3%
Serine 80mg 536mg 5.1%
Tyrosine 46mg 309mg 2.9%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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