Crackers, cheese, sandwich-type with peanut butter filling
Whole food · Baked Products
A classic, crunchy snack featuring two savory cheese-flavored crackers sandwiching a creamy, salty-sweet peanut butter filling. The texture is a satisfying snap followed by a smooth, rich center. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense energy source with a notable protein boost from the peanut butter.
Calorie split: 10% protein · 45% carbs · 45% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the perfect marriage of salty, cheesy crunch and the familiar, comforting taste of peanut butter. It's a nostalgic, no-mess snack that's versatile enough for lunchboxes, hiking trips, or a quick desk-side pick-me-up.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The combination of refined carbs and added sugar can lead to blood-sugar spikes, and it's a common allergen due to peanuts. For better blood sugar control, pair a single serving with a piece of fruit or a glass of milk to add more fiber and protein.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates.
- Offers plant-based protein from peanut butter.
- Contains dietary fiber for digestion.
- Convenient, shelf-stable, and portable snack.
- Satisfies both savory and sweet cravings.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The iconic sandwich cracker format was popularized in the early 20th century by brands like Austin and Lance, who saw an opportunity to create a shelf-stable, ready-to-eat version of the classic peanut butter and cracker snack.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 3.3 g |
| Energy | 496 kcal |
| Energy | 2074 kj |
| Protein | 12.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.1 g |
| Ash | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g |
| Sucrose | 4.5 g |
| Glucose | 1.7 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.77 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 45.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 50.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 56.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 268 mg |
| Potassium, K | 218 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 829 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.30 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.82 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 8.2 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.55 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin | 5.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.48 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 mg |
| Folate, total | 94.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 69.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 25.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 142 ug |
| Choline, total | 24.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.28 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 7.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.15 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 7.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 1.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 12.0 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 33.0 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.3 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.55 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 12.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.13 g |
| Threonine | 0.41 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.45 g |
| Leucine | 0.84 g |
| Lysine | 0.40 g |
| Methionine | 0.18 g |
| Cystine | 0.20 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.65 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.47 g |
| Valine | 0.53 g |
| Arginine | 1.2 g |
| Histidine | 0.31 g |
| Alanine | 0.47 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 3.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.67 g |
| Proline | 0.85 g |
| Serine | 0.63 g |
FAQ
Is this a good source of protein?
It provides a moderate amount of protein (about 5g per 42g serving) primarily from the peanut butter, making it a better protein source than many plain crackers or cookies.
Why is it so high in calories?
The combination of energy-dense peanut butter (fats) and refined flour crackers (carbohydrates) packs a lot of calories into a small, convenient package.
Can I eat this if I'm watching my sodium?
You should be cautious. The cheese-flavored crackers and peanut butter filling can both contribute significant sodium. Check the label for specific amounts and consider it an occasional treat.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.96 kcal/g · 10% calories from protein · 3.4 g fiber · 7.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.80 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.