Crackers, cream, Gamesa Sabrosas
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Gamesa Sabrosas are light, crispy, and slightly sweet cream crackers from Mexico, known for their airy texture and subtle buttery flavor. They offer a quick energy boost with 484 kcal per 100g, primarily from carbohydrates and fat. Their simple, satisfying crunch makes them a popular everyday snack.
Calorie split: 6% protein · 55% carbs · 39% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love them for their light, crispy texture that isn't too heavy, and their mild, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with dips, cheese, or coffee. They are a nostalgic and ubiquitous snack in many Mexican households.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Their high carbohydrate and sugar content can lead to blood-sugar spikes if eaten alone in large portions. To counteract this, pair them with protein or healthy fats like cheese, guacamole, or hummus, and practice portion control by limiting yourself to a single serving.
Key benefits
- Provides quick energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some dietary fiber (2.4g per 100g)
- Offers a small amount of plant-based protein
- Convenient, shelf-stable snack
- Versatile for both sweet and savory pairings
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The name 'Sabrosas' literally means 'tasty' or 'flavorful' in Spanish, a direct promise of their intended appeal.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 4.5 g |
| Energy | 484 kcal |
| Energy | 2025 kj |
| Protein | 7.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.4 g |
| Ash | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 64.5 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g |
| Sucrose | 6.2 g |
| Glucose | 0.92 g |
| Fructose | 0.95 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 1.3 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Starch | 51.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 7.4 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 98.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 129 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 1148 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.66 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.11 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.78 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.5 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.30 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 mg |
| Niacin | 5.1 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.46 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg |
| Folate, total | 149 ug |
| Folic acid | 148 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 253 ug |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.46 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.37 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 5.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 2.0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 1.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.97 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 17.9 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 21.0 ug |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.08 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.1 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.93 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 10.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 7.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 4.0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 3.2 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 3.2 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.76 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.76 g |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Crackers, cheese, sandwich-type with cheese filling — USDA does not publish this profile for Crackers.
| Tryptophan | 0.11 g |
| Threonine | 0.33 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.36 g |
| Leucine | 0.64 g |
| Lysine | 0.39 g |
| Methionine | 0.15 g |
| Cystine | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.35 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.25 g |
| Valine | 0.38 g |
| Arginine | 0.29 g |
| Histidine | 0.17 g |
| Alanine | 0.30 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.52 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.24 g |
| Proline | 0.77 g |
| Serine | 0.40 g |
FAQ
Are Gamesa Sabrosas gluten-free?
No, they are typically made from wheat flour, which contains gluten.
How do they differ from saltines?
Gamesa Sabrosas are generally sweeter, lighter in texture, and have a more pronounced buttery or cream flavor compared to the savory, flaky saltine cracker.
What is the best way to store them?
Keep them in a cool, dry place in their original packaging or an airtight container to maintain crispness and prevent staleness.
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 4.84 kcal/g · 6% calories from protein · 2.4 g fiber · 9.4 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: 8.90 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.