Peanut butter sandwich crackers
Peanut butter sandwich crackers are a classic American snack consisting of two crisp, salted crackers (often a buttery, rectangular variety) with a creamy or crunchy peanut butter filling. They are a staple in lunchboxes, pantries, and convenience stores across the United States, valued for their portability and satisfying combination of textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is energy-dense, primarily providing calories from carbohydrates and fats, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein from the peanut butter. A typical single-serving package (about 6-8 crackers) contains roughly 200-250 calories, along with sodium and some dietary fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
Per 1 package (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent a quintessential, no-fuss American comfort food, often associated with childhood and on-the-go eating. Nutritionally, the pairing of the simple carbs from the crackers with the fat and protein from peanut butter creates a more satiating snack than plain crackers alone.
