Water crackers- original vs Charcoal squares
Overall, Water crackers- original has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
Water crackers- original
Charcoal squares
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Water crackers- original | Charcoal squares |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 444 kcal | 444 kcal |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 19.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 12.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | — |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Water crackers- original has 58% less fat (8.3 g vs 19.8 g).
- Water crackers- original has no saturated fat, while Charcoal squares has 12.2 g.
- Water crackers- original has no sugar, while Charcoal squares has 4.9 g.
- Water crackers- original has 31% less salt (1.3 g vs 1.8 g).
- Water crackers- original has 34% more protein (11.1 g vs 7.3 g).
- Water crackers- original has the better Nutri-Score.
- Water crackers- original is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Charcoal squares lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Water crackers- original
FARINE DE BLÉ ENRICHIE, HUILE DE TOURNESOL À TENEUR ÉLEVÉE EN ACIDE OLÉIQUE ET/OU HUILE DE CANOLA À TENEUR ÉLEVÉE EN ACIDE OLÉIQUE (CONTIENT EXTRAIT DE ROMARIN, ACIDE ASCORBIQUE, ACIDE CITRIQUE), SEL, SUCRE. PEUT CONTENIR : SÉSAME ET MOUTARDE.
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: Water crackers- original or Charcoal squares?
Overall, Water crackers- original 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 444 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Water crackers- original has less sugar: 0 g versus 4.9 g per 100 g.