Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz

Name: Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz
Brand: Wheat Thins

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Breakdown

Processed · 5 contaminants flagged · 2 ingredients to avoid

100

Lab-measured contaminants

Measured against published safety limits

−100

cadmium−49

di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (dehp)−16

glycidyl esters−16

acrylamide−13

lead−6

Ingredients

−74

canola oil−51

refiner's syrup−12

corn starch−4

leavening−4

calcium phosphate−3

Processing

−5

NOVA 3: processed−5

Packaging

−5

Packaging−5

Adjustments

What it takes to land on the final number

+84

Minimum score+84

Final score0

Contaminants · 8

4 at/over limit

Measured by an independent lab and compared against published safety limits.

Cadmium46.1 ppbof 5 ppb

Over the limit — 9.2×FDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)14 ppbof 6 ppb

Over the limit — 2.3×US EPA drinking-water MCL, 40 CFR 141.61(c) — 0.006 mg/L. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published DEHP number; the EU food-contact limit is looser (Reg. (EU) 10/2011 as amended by 2023/1442: SML 0.6 mg/kg, plus the 0.6 mg/kg DEHP-equivalent group limit with DBP/BBP/DIBP).

Glycidyl Esters14 ppbof 6 ppb

Over the limit — 2.3×EU maximum level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Annex I (point 5.3.3.2, carried over from Reg. (EU) 2020/1322) — glycidyl fatty acid esters expressed as glycidol, 6.0 ug/kg in liquid infant formula, follow-on formula and FSMP. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published GE number. Looser EU levels not adopted: powdered infant formula 50 ug/kg; vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer 1,000 ug/kg (500 ug/kg when destined for baby food).

Acrylamide65 ppbof 40 ppb

Over the limit — 1.6×EU benchmark level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2017/2158 Annex IV — 40 ug/kg for baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children (other than biscuits and rusks), the tightest benchmark in the regulation. Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published acrylamide number. EU benchmarks are mitigation-performance indicators, not legal maximum levels; looser category benchmarks not adopted include potato crisps 750, crackers 400, biscuits and wafers 350, breakfast cereals 150-300, roast coffee 400 ug/kg. No FDA or EPA food concentration limit exists.

Lead3.23 ppbof 5 ppb

65% of the limitFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.005 mg/L

3-mcpdNDof 12 ppb

Not detectedEU maximum level, Commission Reg. (EU) 2023/915 Annex I as amended by Reg. (EU) 2024/1003 (point 5.3.3.2) — sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters expressed as 3-MCPD, 12 ug/kg in liquid infant formula, follow-on formula and FSMP (cut from 15). Applied to all foods as the TIGHTEST published 3-MCPD number. Looser EU levels not adopted: powdered infant formula 80 ug/kg; free 3-MCPD in hydrolysed vegetable protein and soy sauce 20 ug/kg; vegetable oils and fats for the final consumer 1,250 ug/kg.

ArsenicNDof 10 ppb

Not detectedFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.010 mg/L (= EPA MCL)

MercuryNDof 2 ppb

Not detectedFDA bottled-water Standard of Quality, 21 CFR 165.110(b) — 0.002 mg/L

Ingredients · 12

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Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per serving
Calories	451.61 kcal	140 kcal
Fat	16.13 g	5 g
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrates	70.97 g	22 g
Sugars	16.13 g	5 g
Fiber	9.68 g	3 g
Protein	6.45 g	2 g
Sodium	0.65 g	0.2 g

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Common questions

Is Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz healthy?

Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz scores 0/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 3g fiber, 2g protein and 5g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz?

Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz lists 12 ingredients, starting with Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Sugar, Corn Starch and Malt Syrup. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz?

140 kcal per serving, or 452 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz contain seed oils?

Yes. Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz lists Canola Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz?

Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz is NOVA group 3: processed, but not ultra-processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz compare to other crackers?

At 0/100 Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz scores worse than most crackers we have scored. A higher-scoring option in crackers is Mary's Gone Crackers Organic Super Seed Everything Crackers at 100/100.

Is Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz organic?

Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz is not certified organic in our data.

Has Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz been lab tested?

Yes. 8 substances in Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz have a laboratory result on file — see the Contaminants section above for each reading and the limit it was measured against.

Does Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz contain heavy metals?

Yes. A lab detected lead at 3.23 ppb against a 5 ppb limit and cadmium at 46.1 ppb against a 5 ppb limit in Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz. It also tested for arsenic and mercury and found none above its detection limit. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

Does Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz contain phthalates?

Yes. A lab detected DEHP at 14 ppb against a 6 ppb limit in Wheat Thins Original Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 8.5 oz. Each reading is in the Contaminants section above.

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