Honey Graham Crackers

Test Date: February 2012

Tester: Michele

All products for this test purchased at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Winco, Fred Meyer, and Albertson's.

TASTE WINNER: Trader Joe's for a traditional graham cracker, or, for the healthier tasting option, Back to Nature

MICHELE'S OPINION: This test was not as surprising as some of my other tests have been (e.g. taco seasoning and hummus).  I always enjoy finding out, as in this test, that the mainstream options, such as Keebler and Honey Maid, are not as good as the smaller producers.  Whole Foods' 365 brand also did not pass the test.  I really liked Trader Joe's, and for something extra "health-foodie" and still tasty, try the Back to Nature option.  Read on for more details on price, nutrition, and taste:

PRICE COMPARISON FOR 14.4OZ OF CRACKERS (store first, then brand):
$4.99 Whole Foods New Morning
$4.19 Albertsons Honey Maid
$4.13 Whole Foods Back to Nature
$3.99 Whole Foods 365
$3.60 Whole Foods Annie's Bunny Grahams
$3.34 Amazon Keebler
$2.99 Trader Joe's
$2.24 Fred Meyer brand
$1.58 Winco Hy-Top

1. Trader Joe's Honey Graham Crackers: This is a light and crispy cracker that tastes like oats and has a medium sweetness.

2. Hy-Top Graham Crackers: These crackers have a good crunch and a nice honey taste.  They are sweet but a little bit processed tasting.

3. Fred Meyer Original Graham Crackers: This is the thinnest cracker of the options and is not very sweet.  It is relatively bland but has nice light crunch.  It leaves an aftertaste of processed honey/maybe agave on your tongue.

4. Annie's Bunny Grahams: This cracker has a nice crunch and a  wheaty and honey flavor.

5. 365 Organic Honey Graham Crackers: These crackers are relatively thick and unfortunately have no taste, except for maybe a hint of cardboard.

6. New Morning Organic Honey Grahams: These crackers do not have much flavor.  They have a very light sweetness and leave a wheaty feel in your mouth.

7. Keebler Grahams Crackers: This is a very dense cracker.  It tastes like cardboard with a hint of honey....

8. Back to Nature Golden Honey Oat Graham Crackers: These are the most unusual crackers of the bunch.  They are dark in color with whole oats and remind me visually of zweiback crackers.  They are light and chewy at the same time with a nice light honey and oat flavor.  They taste like you're eating a quaker oat bar, only lighter and less crumbly, and just a bit dry.

9.  Honey Maid Honey Grahams: This is a very crumbly cracker with a grainy texture.  They are the lightest in color and have a wheaty taste.  Frankly, blech!




NUTRITION INFORMATION (per 27-31 grams):

Product	Highlights	Calories	Fat (g)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)
Trader Joe's	Lowest salt content!	130	3.5	110	22
Hy-Top		130	3	140	25
Fred Meyer	Lowest carb count!	120	3	140	20
Annie's		140	4.5	150	22
365 Brand		130	3.5	160	23
New Morning		130	2.5	125	23
Keebler		140	4.5	135	23
Back to Nature	Lowest calories!	110	2.5	130	21
Honey Maid	Highest salt content!	130	3	180	24