Lance Oyster Crackers Nutrition

Lance Oyster Crackers Nutrition
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Lance Oyster Crackers are small crackers with a hexagonal shape. These crackers are often served with chili and soup and have a salty, buttery taste. Lance Oyster Crackers come in 15 g packages and are low in calories and fat.

Calories

Each 15 g package of Lance Oyster Crackers provides 60 calories. This makes Lance Oyster Crackers equal in calories to a five-cracker serving of saltines, which are salty crackers similar to oyster crackers and often served with soup.

Fat Content

Lance Oyster Crackers are low in fat, with 1.5 g per 15 g package. None of this fat comes from saturated or trans fat, which are considered unhealthy. Although Lance Oyster Crackers are low in fat, many of the dishes they are served with are high in fat. For example, 1 cup of New England clam chowder may contain up to 34 g of fat.

Carbohydrate Content

Each 15 g package of Lance Oyster Crackers contains 10 g of carbohydrates. This serving of crackers does not contain any fiber, but does contain 1 g of sugar. Carbohydrates provide your body with energy.

Protein Content

Lance Oyster Crackers are low in protein, with just 2 g per 15 g package. Many soups and types of chili are high in protein because they contain meat. The New York Times Health Guides explains that protein is vital for proper health, as it helps your body build cells.

Vitamin and Mineral Content

Lance Oyster Crackers do not contain many vitamins and minerals. Each 15 g bag of these crackers provides 2 percent of the daily recommended intake of calcium and 4 percent of the daily recommended intake of iron.

References

Article reviewed by Libby Swope Wiersema Last updated on: Dec 5, 2010

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