Cracker sandwiches with peanut butter
Cracker sandwiches with peanut butter are a simple, no-cook snack made by spreading peanut butter between two plain crackers, often saltines or buttery rounds. This humble treat is a staple in American pantries, valued for its convenience and satisfying combination of crunchy and creamy textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is a good source of plant-based protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter, balanced by the carbohydrates from the crackers. A typical serving of two sandwiches provides around 200-250 calories, along with fiber, magnesium, and a modest amount of vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.7 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 2 crackers (30 g) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a quintessential example of 'pantry raid' comfort food, often associated with childhood, quick lunches, or late-night snacks. Nutritionally, it's interesting because the simple pairing creates a more balanced macronutrient profile (carbs, fat, protein) than either component alone, offering sustained energy.
