Wheat Thins
Wheat Thins is a brand of baked whole grain snack food crackers distributed by Mondelez International in the United States and Canada, as well as wholesaler USA Foods in Australia. Wheat Thins come in a variety of flavors and varieties.
Advertising
Wheat Thins is well-known for its 1970s and 1980s advertising campaigns starring Sandy Duncan, as well as a more recent commercial featuring Brian and Stewie from Family Guy that aired during Super Bowl XLVI. Other recent marketing for the brand has focused on younger consumers.
Nutrition information
Depending on the country and market, different varieties of Wheat Thins are available, and nutritional values are approximated using US-recommendations for adults.
Further reading
Wheat Thins, Adweek’s Ad of the Day, April 3, 2013. Channick, Robert. “Wheat Thins find hidden message,” February 17, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
Who makes wheat thin crackers?
Mondelez International’s Wheat Thins brand of baked whole grain snack food crackers is sold in the United States and Canada.
What company makes good thins?
EAST HANOVER, N.J. u2014 Mondelez International, the maker of Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers, is launching Good Thins, its first new snack brand in over a decade. Good Thins are baked snacks made with potatoes, chickpeas, or rice.
Why are Wheat Thins so bad for you?
Wheat Thins have 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, 21 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, and 260 milligrams of sodium per 16 crackers (about an ounce); however, Wheat Thins contain high-fructose corn syrup, which has been linked to obesity and diabetes.
Why are they called Stoned Wheat Thins?
Although the American company that makes Stoned Wheat Thins, Nabisco, was purchased by the multinational Mondelez and the crackers are now sold in the United States under the name Red Oval Farms, they are still made in Canada from Canadian wheat and the cracked wheat in them is stone milled.
What happened to Wheat Thins?
As you may have heard, our plans are to increase the whole grain content of Original Wheat Thins to 100% whole grain. When we make the transition to 100% whole grain for Original Wheat Thins, we’ll be discontinuing the “100% Whole Grain” Wheat Thins you see on the shelf today, as well as their old recipe.
Why are Wheat Thins so good?
Additional Nutritional Benefits Original Wheat Thins provide 2% of the recommended dietary allowance for calcium and 4% of the recommended dietary allowance for iron, as well as 2 g of fiber per serving, compared to less than 1 g of fiber in enriched white flour crackers, and no cholesterol.
Where are Good Thins imported from?
Gluten-Free Good Thins Corn Crackers with Sea Salt, 100g/3.5oz (Imported from Canada)
Where are Good Thins manufactured?
Good Thins will be made in the Mondelez bakery in Montreal, as well as two external facilities in the United States that are not part of the Mondelez network, according to Fontes, who couldn’t say where the U.S. facilities are located.
Are Good Thins made by Wheat Thins?
The new Good Thins (stylized as “GOOD THiNS” for whatever reason) line from Nabisco is based on their popular Wheat Thins crackers and features baked crackers with potato, chickpeas, and rice.
Which is healthier Triscuits or Wheat Thins?
Triscuits are essentially doused with oil and salt and contain 75 grams of fat, 20 calories, and 30 milligrams of sodium per cracker, while Wheat Thins contain 3 grams of fat, 11.5 calories, and 14.3 milligrams of sodium per cracker.
What are the worst crackers to eat?
The healthiest crackers available.
- Worst: Nabisco Wheat Thins Original.
- Worst: Carr’s Table Water Crackers.
- Worst: Keebler Club Crackers, Original.
- Worst: Ritz Roasted Vegetable.
- Worst: Ritz Bits, Cheese.
- Worst: Cheez-It Original.
Are crackers healthier than bread?
If you’re trying to lose weight, crackers can help: two multigrain crackers contain around 64 calories, compared to approximately 250 calories in two slices of multigrain bread, resulting in a 186-calorie savings.
Are Wheat Thins a healthy snack?
Yes, Wheat Thins are bad for you; despite the fact that Nabisco promotes them as a healthy baked snack, they are not good for your overall health.
What do Wheat Thins taste like?
Wheat Thins We love how small and thin they are, with just a slick of grease and that distinct nutty and salty flavor, with just a hint of sweetness poking through all of that whole grain goodness.
Are Wheat Thins a chip?
Wheat Thins are thin, crispy wheat crackers with great taste and a big crunch that have been a staple in the United States and Canada since 1947. Wheat Thins Toasted Chips are made with whole grain, no trans-fat, and 60 percent less fat per serving than the leading potato chips.