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 belong to 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 figure this out.
Calorie content
The calorie content of crackers depends on their composition, and especially on the type of flour. On average, 100 g of product contains from 410 to 470 kcal. The most high-calorie varieties are cheese and wheat, 100 g of such a product can contain up to 500 Kcal.
On average, a person aged 18 to 45 years should consume from 2500 (for women) to 3000 Kcal (for men) per day. Thus, after eating a small pack of crackers, a person can replenish his energy reserve by about 20-25% of the daily norm.
Therefore, crackers can not be considered a dietary product. You need to use such a product in moderation, otherwise you can easily gain excess weight.
Nutritional value
Probably, many drew attention to the fact that dry biscuits with a salty taste can be quickly saturated. This is due not only to a sufficiently high calorie content of crackers, but also to a 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:
| Cracker Type | With sesame seeds | With salt | With onion | With cheese |
| Carbohydrates (in grams) | 57 | 69 | 52 | 59 |
| Fat (in grams) | 21.5 | fourteen | fourteen | 24 |
The high fat content is due to the fact that margarine and sour cream are used in the process of preparing crackers. The amount of carbohydrate depends on the method of preparation of the test. If yeast is not included in his recipe, then the calorie content of products, as well as the content of fats and carbohydrates are lower. Crispy creamy crackers are made from a yeast-free dough.
Benefit and harm
However, it cannot be said that eating crackers does only harm. 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 is even more high-calorie.
Nutritionists recommend consuming such a product very moderately. This is due not only to the calorie content of crackers. The product contains the amino acid glycine. This substance is necessary for the body to function normally. It improves mood and normalizes sleep. However, glycine increases appetite. Therefore, often a person eats one piece of cracker after another. In such cases, you must 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.
Also, crackers often include various additives - with the taste of onions, cheese and other products. These products are especially loved by children, however, these types of cookies are most harmful. This fillers practically nullify the entire usefulness of the product. Therefore, it is better to choose crackers without flavors.
Next, we will examine in more detail 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. In 1 piece (about 4.5 g) of the product contains about 20 Kcal. The composition of the product includes the following ingredients:
- Wheat flour;
- sesame seeds (sesame seeds);
- 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 on an empty stomach, as sesame seeds can provoke mucosal irritation. This product is also contraindicated for people suffering from obesity and gastritis with high acidity.
In the shape of fish
Often on sale you can find cracker cookies "fish". It has the shape of a fish’s body. What is included in its composition? Such a cracker is made from the following ingredients:
- wheat flour;
- egg powder ;
- salts;
- baking powder dough.
On the palate, this cracker seems a bit freshish. It does not contain sugar, margarine and other additives to improve the taste. It contains few fats (19 g per 100 g of product). Therefore, this type of cookie is preferable to eat for dieters. However, here you must be careful and not overeat, because 100 g of cookies contains 67 g of carbohydrates and 430 Kcal.
With poppy seeds
A poppy seed cracker is pretty high in calories. Its energy value is 470 Kcal per 100 g of product. In the manufacture of the product, the following products are used:
- Wheat flour;
- milk whey powder;
- poppy;
- vegetable oil;
- sugar.
This product does not contain margarine, therefore its fat content is relatively low - 21 g per 100 g. The cracker contains no flavoring or coloring additives. Poppy seeds are quite useful, they contain iron and prevent the accumulation of cholesterol. However, such an additive is contraindicated in children under 2 years old and elderly people.
Conclusion
We can conclude that the calorie content of crackers is quite high. Also, these 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, you can often see how a person sits in front of a TV or computer and eats one cracker after another. Such abuse of a flour product with a passive lifestyle can only lead to obesity and concomitant diseases.