Nabisco was formed from the merger of the New York Biscuit Company and the American Biscuit and Manufacturing Company in 1898. In 2010, Nabisco offers a wide variety of products, including Original Graham Crackers, Oreo cookies, Chips Ahoy cookies and Fig Newtons. The nutritional values of Nabisco's Graham Crackers are based on the 2,000-calorie-per-day recommendation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Considerations
One serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers is 31 grams, or two full crackers. A 14.4 oz. box contains 12 servings. Each serving contains 130 calories, and 25 of these calories are from fat. Each serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers contains 3 grams of total fat, with 0.5 grams being saturated fat. Each serving also has 0.5 grams of monounsaturated fat. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), you should limit your fat intake to less than 65 grams of total fat per day.
Cholesterol
There is no cholesterol in Nabisco's Original Graham Crackers. The U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA) recommends consuming less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day, so these snacks may be appropriate for you if cholesterol is a concern. Too much cholesterol in the blood increases your risk of heart disease.
Sodium
A serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers contains 190 mg of sodium, which is 8 percent of your recommended daily value. The American Heart Association recommends consuming less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium if you are sodium-sensitive.
Carbohydrates
A single serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers contains 24 grams of total carbohydrates, or 8 percent of your daily recommended intake. Sugar accounts for 7 grams, and there is 1 gram of dietary fiber -- 4 percent of the daily recommended intake. Your total carbohydrate intake should be at least 300 grams per day to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. 25 grams of dietary fiber are recommended per day for gastrointestinal health.
Protein and Additional Nutrients
A serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers contains 2 grams of protein. There are no recommendations regarding the intake of protein, since there is little public concern for protein deficiencies, according to the FDA. A serving of Nabisco Graham Crackers also contains 6 percent of the recommended daily value of iron.
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