With so many crackers on the market, it can be difficult to find the best option to suit your needs. We’ve brought together the best crackers for diabetics and our tips for choosing the best cracker option to help manage your blood sugar.
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Are low carbohydrate crackers best for managing blood sugars?
We suggest high-fiber crackers made with whole grains or seeds as the first ingredient for managing blood sugars. Often, low-carbohydrate (or low-calorie) foods are low in fiber and other nutrients. This means that they do not provide a balanced source of nutrition and are less likely to make you feel situated after eating. Consuming moderate amounts of complex carbohydrates throughout the day can help to balance blood sugars and prevent over-eating at meals by controlling hunger.
If you prefer low-carbohydrate cracker options, select one with a source of unsaturated fats and fiber for a more satiating cracker.
Balance is key for managing blood sugars
In addition to choosing complex carbohydrate sources, consuming crackers as part of a balanced meal or snack is important for reducing the glycemic load of crackers. Pair your crackers with a source of protein and/or healthy fats to help slow digestion, reduce blood sugar load, and keep you full longer.
How to select the best cracker for diabetics
- Look at fiber content: Choose crackers with at least 2g of fiber per 30g serving
- Use the ingredient list: Select an option with a whole grain or whole wheat listed as the first ingredient, or a nut/seed for grain-free alternatives.
Want to see how your favorite cracker brand compares to others? Check out our full Cracker Nutrition Facts Comparison Chart here.
Best Crackers for Diabetics
Ryvita Rye Crisp Bread
Ryvita Rye Crisp Bread is an excellent whole-grain cracker for managing blood sugars. These crackers provide 5-6g of fiber per 30g serving (3 crisp breads) and have “Whole Grain Rye” listed as the first ingredient.
Buy Ryvita Crisp Bread here (USA).
Buy Ryvita Crisp Bread here (Canada).
Wasa Crispbread
Wasa Crispbreads contain 4-6g fiber per 2 crackers (26g) serving and list “whole wheat flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy wasa Sesame Flatbread here (USA).
Buy wasa Sesame Flatbread here (Canada)
Flackers Savory Flax Seed Crackers
Flackers Savory Flax Seed Crackers have 5-8g of fiber per 30g serving (8 crackers) and list “flax seeds” as the first ingredient.
Buy Flackers Savory Flax Seed Crackers here (USA).
Melba Toast Whole Grain
Melba Toast Whole Grain crackers have 4g of fiber per 35g serving, and list “whole grain flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Grissol Whole Grain Melba Toast here.
Grains First Autumn Harvest
Grains First Autumn Harvest crackers have 4g of fiber per 30g serving (6 crackers) and list “whole wheat flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy GRains First Whole Grain Crackers here (Canada).
Finn Crisp Rye Thins
Finn Crisp Rye Thins have 4g of fiber per 4 crackers (26g) serving and list “whole grain rye flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Finn Crisp Rye Thins here (USA)
Buy Finn Crisp Rye Thins here (Canada).
Mary’s Gone Crackers Original
Mary’s crackers have 3g of fiber per 30g serving (12 crackers) and contain “brown rice” as the first ingredient.
Buy Mary’s Gone Crackers here (USA).
Buy Mary’s Gone Crackers here (Canada).
Triscuit Crackers
Triscuits contain 3g of fiber per 30g serving (6 crackers) and list “whole grain wheat” as the first ingredient.
Buy Triscuit Crackers here (USA).
Buy Triscuit Crackers here (Canada).
Hu Kitchen Grain-Free Crackers
Hu Kitchen Grain-Free Crackers contain 3g of fiber and list “almond flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Hu Kitchen Grain-Free crackers here (USA).
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
Simple Mills crackers contain 2g of fiber per 30g serving (17 crackers) and list “nut & seed flour blend” as the first ingredient.
Buy Simple Mills crackers here (USA).
Buy Simple Mills crackers here (Canada).
Jilz Crackerz Original
Jilz Crackers contain 2g of fiber per 30g serving (10 crackers) and list “almond flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Jilz Crackerz here.
Saffron Road Lentil Crackers
Saffron Road Lentil crackers provide 2g fiber per 30g serving (19 crackers) and list “lentil flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Saffron Road Lentil crackers here (USA).
Buy Saffron Road Lentil crackers here (Canada).
Crunchmaster Multigrain Crackers
Crunchmaster Multigrain Crackers have 2g of fiber per serving and list “brown rice flour” as the first ingredient.
Buy Crunchmaster Crackers here (USA).
Buy Crunchmaster crackers here (Canada).
RW Garcia Organic Crackers
RW Garcia Organic Crackers have 2g of fiber per serving and list “stone ground corn” as the first ingredient.
Buy RW Garcia crackers here (USA).
Buy RW Garcia crackers here (Canada).
Note: The information provided here is meant for educational purposes only and should not be treated as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team for nutrition or health recommendations to meet your specific needs.
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