Classic Original Water Crackers vs Charcoal squares
Overall, Classic Original Water Crackers has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 0.
Classic Original Water Crackers
Charcoal squares
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Classic Original Water Crack... | Charcoal squares |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 467 kcal | 444 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 19.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 12.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Additives | 2 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Sesame seeds | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Classic Original Water Crackers has 49% less fat (10 g vs 19.8 g).
- Classic Original Water Crackers has no saturated fat, while Charcoal squares has 12.2 g.
- Classic Original Water Crackers has no sugar, while Charcoal squares has 4.9 g.
- Classic Original Water Crackers has 58% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.8 g).
- Classic Original Water Crackers has the better Nutri-Score.
- Classic Original Water Crackers is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Classic Original Water Crackers lists: Sesame seeds.
- Only Charcoal squares lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Classic Original Water Crackers
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED RON THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, ROSEMARY EXTRACT [TO PRESERVE], MIXED TOCOPHEROLS [TO PRESERVE]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, SUGAR, SESAME OIL. CONTAINS SESAME, WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN SOY.
Charcoal squares
Wheat flour Wheat flour, Calcium, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Butter (18%) (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Malted barley flour, Sugar, Charcoal powder (1%), Sea Salt, Raising agent (Sodium bicarbonate), Malted barley extract.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Classic Original Water Crackers or Charcoal squares?
Overall, Classic Original Water Crackers has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Charcoal squares has fewer calories: 444 kcal versus 467 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Classic Original Water Crackers has less sugar: 0 g versus 4.9 g per 100 g.