Cracking the code: Which crackers are the best to buy in 2026?

  Naomi Mason,

Crackers are a favourite item to feature in lunchboxes as they are low mess, quick to munch and stay crisp across the day. Crackers are also an easy staple to have on hand as they last a long time in the pantry. But with so many options available on supermarket shelves, how do you know which ones to reach for? Relax, we’ve done the homework for you and crunched the numbers on almost 200 common varieties to find the best of the bunch.

We used our handy Label Reading Wallet Card to find the best crackers on offer. The label reading card provides a breakdown of what to look for when it comes to saturated fat, sugar, and sodium per 100g as well as dietary fibre per serve.

Remember, the crackers with wholegrains and seeds at the top of the ingredients list will usually be highest in fibre.

Top picks for rice and corn cakes

Plain rice cakes are the perfect pantry staple as they’re low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt.

SunRice original thin rice cakes

Sunrice Original Thin Rice Cakes and Damora Original Thin Brown Rice Cakes:

These two lead the way as they are made from 100 per cent wholegrain brown rice and have 1.1g of fibre per serve (five rice cakes).

Pack in the lunchbox as a bread alternative along with sliced cheese and tomato.

Real Foods Sesame Corn Thins:

For the taste of popcorn - without the mess, these are low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. One serve (three corn thins) has 1.4g of fibre.

Spread with avocado and top with tuna for a tasty lunch.

Corn thins

Top picks for rice crackers

Sakata rice crackers

Sakata Rice Crackers Wholegrain Original:

These are a good source of fibre with 2.5g per serve (13 crackers).

Try  in the lunch box with little squares of cheese for a great recess snack.

Woolworths Multigrain Brown Rice Crackers:

These have 1.3g fibre per serve thanks to the addition of inulin. This is more than double the fibre of most rice crackers.

Pack with some dip such as hummus or guacamole.

Woolies brown rice crackers

Top picks for crispbread

Ryvita Multigrain:

These are a great source of fibre with 3.6g per serve (one crispbread).

Try with ricotta and sliced banana for a sweet option.

Arnott’s Vita-Weat Pumpkin Seed and Grains:

These are super crunchy and a great source of fibre with 3.1g per serve (four crispbreads).

Top with cottage cheese and sliced cucumber for a sandwich alternative.

Top picks for specialty crackers

Olina’s Bakehouse Gluten Free Seeded Crackers Herb and Garlic:

Just like the name there is a lot packed into these, including 3.7g of fibre per serve (three crackers). Just like a handful of nuts or seeds, these crackers are rich in nutrients and healthy fats. This also means they are higher in saturated fats than the average cracker so keep this in mind and enjoy in smaller portions.

Thanks to the addition of herbs and garlic, these are delicious on their own, or you can top with sliced tomato or cucumber for something fresh.

OB Finest Gluten Free Pumpkin Sesame & Flax Seed Crisps:

These little square shaped crackers are also higher in saturated fat due to the seeds contained within. A serve (two crackers) provides 2.4g of fibre.

Tasty as they come, these are perfect for a little boost of energy as a mid-afternoon snack.

Top pick for lavosh or flatbread crackers

Nana Crispy Artisan Crackers Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt:

This category is usually too high in salt for us to recommend, however we found one good pick! These contain less than 400mg of sodium per 100g. Keep in mind this cracker has low fibre, with only 1.1g per serve (75g or half the packet).

Boost fibre by serving with veggie-based dips like babaganoush or hummus.

Some thoughts about salty snacks

Over 70 per cent of the crackers in the review had high salt, which means more than 400mg of sodium per 100g. It is no surprise that flavoured crackers are usually higher in salt compared with the plain varieties, so we suggest you reach for the plain crackers and add your own toppings for extra flavour like tomato, cheese, or veggie-based dips. This means you also add extra fibre and boost nutrients at the same time!

Is it a chip or a cracker?

Whilst some crackers have claims like ‘baked not fried’ or ‘oven baked’ on the front of the pack, many contain the same or even more fat than potato chips. Checking the nutrition information and ingredients list is the best way to know what you are buying and find those healthier options.