Crackers, water biscuits
FDC 171856cracker 1 serving (14 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 36 · -4 vs Baked goods medianWater biscuits score 36 of 100 and rank 36th of 60 in Baked goods, narrowly below the category median of 40, with dietary fiber standing out at an excellent 25% DV alongside a good 14% DV of protein per serving.
These plain, crisp crackers are built for topping with cheese, pate, or a spread rather than eating alone, with a single cracker (14 g) as the reference serving. Sodium is notable at 571 mg per 100 g, and while phyllo dough scores a touch higher in the same category, the gap between the two is small enough that either fits an occasional cracker-and-topping spread.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 25% |
| Carbohydrate | 73 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g | 25% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.99 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 2.8 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0% |
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FDC 171856Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Phyllo doughDensity 36 vs 36Taco shells, bakedDensity 37 vs 36Ice cream cones, cake or wafer-typeDensity 39 vs 36Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Water biscuits are thin, crisp, plain crackers made from little more than flour and water, with little or no added sugar or fat, and they're traditionally served alongside cheese, pate, or savory spreads rather than eaten on their own as a snack. Their dry, almost cardboard-like snap when broken is part of the appeal, giving a clean contrast to a soft cheese or a rich spread without adding its own strong flavor. Their neutral flavor and dry, clean snap make them a common base for canapes and cheese boards, since they don't compete with whatever is spread or layered on top the way a seasoned cracker would, and their firm structure holds up well under a thick slice of cheese or a spoonful of chutney.
Store them in an airtight tin or resealable package at room temperature to keep them crisp, since any humidity in the air softens them within a day or two of the package being left open. At 384 calories per 100g they're calorie-dense for their size, but a single-cracker serving (14g) keeps portions modest and easy to control. They stand out among crackers for fiber at 7.1g per 100g (25% DV) and provide 7.14g protein per 100g with no added sugar, so pairing a few with a protein or fat topping like cheese or pate rounds out a simple snack or light lunch nicely.
Frequently asked questions about crackers, water biscuits
How many calories are in water biscuits?
They have 384 calories per 100g, or about 54 calories per single cracker (14g serving).
Are water biscuits a good source of fiber?
Yes, they provide 7.1g fiber per 100g, meeting 25% DV, more than many plain crackers.
What do water biscuits pair well with?
Their plain, crisp texture makes them a classic base for cheese, pate, or savory spreads.