Graham crackers had a humble beginning as a simple graham biscuit or wafer in the early 1870s. These wafers had little nutritional value and even less taste. According to the "Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America," graham crackers got their name from the Rev. Sylvester Graham, an advocate of wholesome nutrition and baking with "graham" flour, which is un-sifted whole-wheat flour containing the bran of the wheat kernel. Today, Honey Maid Graham Crackers, a product of Nabisco and Kraft Foods, contain honey, molasses and 5 g of whole grains per serving.
Serving Size and Varieties
One serving of Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams equals eight crackers or 31 g. One serving is equal to two full cracker sheets perforated into eight sections or crackers, with 12 servings per 14.4 oz. package. Varieties of Honey Maid Grahams include regular, Low Fat, Cinnamon, Chocolate, Original, Gingerbread, Cinnamon Low Fat, Squares Limited Edition and Mini S'Mores.
Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
A single serving of 31 g or two full cracker sheets contains 130 calories with 25 calories from fat and a total fat content of 3 g with 0.5 g of saturated fat and 0.5 g of monounsaturated fat providing 5 percent daily value. A single serving has no cholesterol and 190 mg of sodium. In comparison, a single serving of two cracker sheets of the Cinnamon variety has 150 calories with 30 calories from fat, 3 g of total fat, no cholesterol and 190 mg of sodium.
Carbohydrates and Protein
One serving of Original Nabisco Grahams has 24 g of carbohydrates with 1 g of fiber, 7 g of sugars and 2 g of protein. A single serving of the Cinnamon crackers has 28 g of total carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber, 10 g of sugars and 2 g of protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Original Honey Maid Grahams do not provide a significant amount of essential vitamins and minerals, providing only 2 percent daily value of calcium and 6 percent daily value of iron. A single serving of the Cinnamon variety has 15 percent daily value of calcium, and 6 percent daily value of iron.
Ingredients
Honey Maid Grahams contain unbleached enriched wheat flour, graham or whole grain wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, molasses, high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, leavening-baking soda or calcium phosphate, salt, soy lecithin and sulfur dioxide added to preserve freshness. All varieties of Honey Maid Grahams contain wheat, soy and sulfites-presrvatives, which can cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to these ingredients.
References
- Nabisco World: Honey Maid Nabisco Grahams
- "Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America"; Andrew Smith, 2004
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