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Best Low-Sugar Kids Crackers (2026)
The lowest-sugar kids crackers are Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers (0g added sugar), Mary's Gone Crackers (0g), Cheddar Cheese Whisps (0g), Annie's Organic Cheddar Bunnies (1g, Tier C), and HighKey Snacks Crackers (0g, almond flour). Mainstream kids crackers (Goldfish, Ritz Bits, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted) average 4–7g added sugar per serving and aren't on this list.
TL;DR
The 20 lowest-added-sugar crackers in our catalog — every product here has 3g or less added sugar per serving, ranked ascending. Average recorded added sugar in our crackers catalog pool is 0.5g. The American Heart Association recommends kids ages 2–18 keep added sugar under 25g per day.
Quick comparison: top 10 by added sugar
Recorded values per serving; portions differ. Missing data is shown as unknown. Open a product for ingredients and source details.
Swipe across to compare sugar and tiers.
| Brand | Product | Serving | Added sugar | Total sugar | Tier | Source & recorded check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| That's It | Apple + Strawberry Crisps | Not recorded | 0g | 7g | No added sugar· B | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| That's It | Crunchables Organic Fruit Crisps | Not recorded | 0g | 7g | No added sugar· B | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Once Upon a Farm | Organic Fruit & Veggie Puffs Strawberry, Coconut & Sweet Potato | Not recorded | 0g | 0g | Sugar free· A | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Once Upon a Farm | Organic SOFT-BAKED BAR Banana Chocolate Chip | Not recorded | 0g | 12g | No added sugar· B | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Pirate's Booty | Aged White Cheddar Baked Corn Puffs | Not recorded | 0g | 0g | Sugar free· A | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Pirate's Booty | Aged White Cheddar Puffs | Not recorded | 0g | 0g | Sugar free· A | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Simple Mills | Almond cracker | Not recorded | 0g | 0g | Sugar free· A | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Simple Mills | Almond Flour Crackers Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil | Not recorded | 0g | 1g | No added sugar· B | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Twelveeleventwelve | Annie B's, Handmade Popcorn, Sharp Cheddar | Not recorded | 0g | 1g | No added sugar· B | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
| Annie's Homegrown | Annie's Organic White Cheddar Bunny Tail Puffs | Not recorded | 0g | 0g | Sugar free· A | Open Food FactsCheck date not recorded |
The List: 20 crackers under 3g added sugar
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No added sugar· BThat's It
Apple + Strawberry Crisps
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 2
No added sugar· BThat's It
Crunchables Organic Fruit Crisps
0g added sugar
Crackers & ChipsOrganic - 3
Sugar free· AOnce Upon a Farm
Organic Fruit & Veggie Puffs Strawberry, Coconut & Sweet Potato
0g added sugar
Crackers & ChipsOrganic - 4
No added sugar· BOnce Upon a Farm
Organic SOFT-BAKED BAR Banana Chocolate Chip
0g added sugar
Crackers & ChipsOrganic - 5
Sugar free· APirate's Booty
Aged White Cheddar Baked Corn Puffs
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 6
Sugar free· APirate's Booty
Aged White Cheddar Puffs
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 7
Sugar free· ASimple Mills
Almond cracker
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 8
No added sugar· BSimple Mills
Almond Flour Crackers Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 9
No added sugar· BTwelveeleventwelve
Annie B's, Handmade Popcorn, Sharp Cheddar
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 10
Sugar free· AAnnie's Homegrown
Annie's Organic White Cheddar Bunny Tail Puffs
0g added sugar
Crackers & ChipsOrganic - 11
No added sugar· BAnnie's Homegrown
Annie's puppies & kitties & white cheddar
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 12
Sugar free· AAnnie's Homegrown
Annie's Whole Wheat Bunnies Baked Snack Crackers, Made with Organic Wheat
0g added sugar
Crackers & ChipsOrganic - 13
No added sugar· BThat's It
Apple + Blueberry Crisps
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 14
No added sugar· BThat's It
Apple + Cinnamon Crisps
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 15
No added sugar· BGood Health
Avocado Oil Veggie Straws Sea Salted
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 16
Sugar free· AGoldfish
Awesome Sauce Flavored
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 17
Sugar free· ALittle Spoon
Baby puffs
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 18
No added sugar· BBack to Nature
Back to nature, black bean crackers, fiesta lime
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 19
No added sugar· BBack to Nature
Back to nature, sprout & shine brown rice crisps
0g added sugar
Crackers & Chips - 20
No added sugar· BSimply Balanced
Baked corn puffs jalapeno cheddar cheese
0g added sugar
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Why this list, and how we chose— expand
Plain savory crackers are one of the lowest-sugar packaged snack categories — most clear Tier A or B without effort. The trap is flavored varieties (cinnamon graham, honey-wheat, sweetened cheese-flavored snacks) that add 4-8g of sugar to what should be a savory snack.
Of the 749 kids cracker products in this filter, 1% have more than 5g of added sugar. Average added sugar is 0.5g per serving — driven up by the sweetened "graham" and "vanilla" subcategories.
This list keeps 231+254+206 picks at 3g or less. The reliable brands across grocery: Annie's Cheddar Bunnies and Saltine-style crackers (0g added), Goldfish Original and Whole Grain (0g added), Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar (0g added), Cheez-It Original (0g added), and Whisps cheese crisps (0g added; nut-free, school-safe).
Below is every kids cracker at 3g or less added sugar, sorted by added sugar ascending. Pair with cheese or hummus for a balanced lunchbox snack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the healthiest cracker for kids?
- Plain whole-grain crackers (Annie's Whole Wheat, Triscuit Original) at 0g added sugar plus 3-4g fiber are the cleanest mass-market picks. For lunchboxes, Goldfish Original or Annie's Cheddar Bunnies are reliable 0g-added-sugar choices kids actually eat.
- Are Goldfish crackers low in sugar?
- Original Goldfish (the orange box) contains 0g added sugar per serving. The "Colors" variety contains FD&C synthetic dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6) but no added sugar. The "Vanilla Cupcake" and "Sweet" varieties add sugar — skip those.
- What crackers work for nut-free school lunchboxes?
- Most mainstream cracker brands are nut-free (Annie's Cheddar Bunnies, Goldfish, Pirate's Booty, Cheez-It, Whisps cheese crisps). Always read the package — some artisanal brands are made in facilities with nuts. Check the allergen flag on each product page.
- Are graham crackers high in sugar?
- Yes — traditional graham crackers carry 5-8g added sugar per serving, putting them in Tier D or E. They're fine as an occasional treat but not a daily lunchbox staple. The plain salted crackers on this list are better daily picks.