Calorie crackers: composition, benefits and harms of the product

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Many people believe that the calorie content of crackers is low and consume these products in large quantities. After all, this type of cookie does not have a sweet taste. However, crackers are flour products, which means they contain a lot of carbohydrates. Is it possible to use this product without harm to the figure? Let's try to understand this issue.

Calories

The calorie content of crackers depends on their composition, and especially on the type of flour. On average, 100 g of the product contains from 410 to 470 kcal. The most high-calorie varieties are with cheese and wheat, 100 g of such a product can contain up to 500 kcal.

On average, a person aged 18 to 45 should consume between 2500 (for women) and 3000 Kcal (for men) per day. Thus, by eating a small pack of crackers, a person can replenish their energy supply by about 20-25% of the daily requirement.

Therefore, crackers cannot be considered a dietary product. You need to use such a product in moderation, otherwise you can easily gain weight.

Nutrition

Probably, many have noticed thatthat dry biscuits with a s alty taste can quickly get enough. This is due not only to the rather high calorie content of crackers, but also to the high concentration of fats and carbohydrates in the product. The content of these substances (per 100 g of crackers) in different types of products can be seen in the table below:

Type of cracker	With sesame seeds	With s alt	With bow	With cheese
Carbohydrates (in grams)	57	69	52	59
Fat (in grams)	21, 5	14	14	24

The high fat content is due to the fact that margarine and sour cream are used in the preparation of crackers. The amount of carbohydrates depends on how the dough is prepared. If his recipe does not include yeast, then the calorie content of the products, as well as the content of fats and carbohydrates, is lower. The yeast-free dough makes crunchy creamy crackers.

Benefits and harms

However, it cannot be said that eating crackers is only harmful. They contain a considerable amount of fiber, which stimulates the intestines, and also helps to normalize glucose levels. If the product is made from high quality flour, then it contains vitamins PP and group B, as well as many useful trace elements. These flour products can be used as a substitute for bread, which has even more calories.

Nutritionists recommend using this product very moderately. This is due not only to the calorie content of crackers. The product contains the amino acid glycine. This substancenecessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. It improves mood and normalizes sleep. However, glycine increases appetite. Therefore, it is not uncommon for a person to eat one piece of cracker after another. In such cases, you need to limit yourself.

It should be remembered that crackers are fried in oil, which contains a lot of cholesterol. Therefore, people prone to atherosclerosis, it is better to avoid the use of such a product.

Crackers also often contain various additives - with the taste of onions, cheese and other products. Such products are especially loved by children, but these types of cookies are the most harmful. These fillers practically nullify the entire usefulness of the product. Therefore, it is better to choose unflavoured crackers.

Next, we will take a closer look at the calorie content and composition of the most common types of crackers.

With sesame seeds

French sesame cracker is one of the most high-calorie varieties of this product. 1 piece (about 4.5 g) of the product contains about 20 kcal. This product contains the following ingredients:

• wheat flour;
• sesame seeds (sesame);
• margarine;
• sunflower and palm oil;
• yeast;
• dry cheese.

100 g of product contains about 23 g of fat and 62 g of carbohydrates. French sesame cracker is not recommended to be eaten on an empty stomach, as sesame seeds can provoke irritation of the mucous membrane. This product is also contraindicated for people suffering fromobesity and gastritis with high acidity.

Fish-shaped

You can often find "fish" cracker cookies on sale. It has the shape of a fish body. What is included in its composition? This cracker is made from the following ingredients:

• wheat flour;
• egg powder;
• s alt;
• baking powder dough.

This cracker tastes a bit bland. It does not contain sugar, margarine or other flavor enhancers. It contains little fat (19 g per 100 g of product). Therefore, this type of cookie is preferable to people who are on a diet. However, here you need to be careful not to overeat, because 100 g of cookies contain 67 g of carbohydrates and 430 kcal.

With poppy seeds

Cracker with poppy seeds is quite high in calories. Its energy value is 470 kcal per 100 g of product. The following products are used in the manufacture of the product:

• wheat flour;
• whey powder;
• poppy;
• vegetable oil;
• sugar.

This product does not contain margarine, so its fat content is relatively low - 21 g per 100 g. The composition of the cracker does not contain flavoring and coloring additives. Poppy seeds are quite he althy, they contain iron and prevent the accumulation of cholesterol. However, this supplement is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age and in the elderly.

Conclusion

It can be concluded that the calorie content of crackers is quite high. Alsothese foods are rich in carbohydrates and fats. Therefore, the use of such products requires a large expenditure of energy. Crackers are useful for those people who lead an active lifestyle. Such a product is suitable for athletes, tourists, as well as manual workers.

However, it is not uncommon to see a person sitting in front of a TV or computer and eating one cracker after another. Such abuse of a flour product with a passive lifestyle can only lead to obesity and related diseases.