Ranking Every Triscuit Flavor From Worst To Best

Triscuits are the classic whole wheat cracker. According to the company that makes them, these crispy crackers have been around for over 100 years. Their commercial endurance says a lot about their quality and flavor. Simply put, Triscuit crackers taste good! Not only that, but they are sturdy, holding up well under the weight of cheese, hummus, or other dips. That means they work well as a snack, at lunch, or as an appetizer at a party.

As far as crackers go, a Triscuit not only tastes pretty good, but it is also pretty good for you. One serving of Original Triscuit crackers contains 4% of the recommended daily value (RDV) for fat, 7% of the recommended amount of sodium, 7% of the recommended amount of total carbohydrates, and 11% of the recommended amount of fiber. Triscuit crackers may not be a nutritional powerhouse, but they are not total junk food either. Overall, they are low in fat and sodium and provide a decent amount of fiber.

All Triscuit boxes state that the recipe "starts with 3 simple ingredients," and the original flavored crackers still do. The ingredients list consists of nothing more than whole grain wheat, canola oil, and sea salt. Other varieties start with the same three ingredients, but they also contain a few extras to provide a unique flavor. Unique is not always a compliment — some of these flavors are better than others. We tried all of the Triscuit flavors and ranked them from worst to best.

We really wanted to like the Triscuit Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil crackers because we love fire roasted tomatoes and olive oil. That topping combination tastes great on bread, so it seems like it would work in a cracker. Unfortunately, the results fall flat. These Triscuit crackers had an artificial flavor that left us craving an actual tomato rather than another cracker.

The Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil crackers themselves are red in appearance, probably because of the ground dried tomatoes listed in the ingredients after whole grain wheat, canola oil, rice starch, and salt. But the tomato flavor does not come through at all. Neither do the flavors of the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, or extra virgin olive oil. The overall taste is just very salty.

Every box of Triscuit crackers comes with a list of suggested toppings. The makers of Triscuit recommend serving Triscuit Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil crackers with avocado, grilled corn, and cotija cheese. Maybe they would mask the artificial flavor of these crackers.

We love tzatziki, a Greek yogurt-and-cucumber dip, so we were really looking forward to these Greek-inspired Tzatziki Triscuit crackers. We were sorely disappointed. The herbs and spices that give tzatziki its unique flavor did not come through. The added seasoning was overly salty and had an artificial feel, leaving this cracker tasting simply dry and salty.

There are several versions of tzatziki, but many, such as this Greek Tzatziki Sauce, rely on mint and garlic to flavor the yogurt and cucumber base. Other versions use dill in place of mint. Tzatziki Triscuit crackers, on the other hand, are flavored with salt, garlic powder, and "spices (includes parsley)." The Greek flavor is lacking because these crackers are missing some of the essential Greek spices.

The Tzatziki Triscuit box recommends serving these crackers with roasted red pepper hummus or red peppers and cucumbers. It's possible that these toppings would balance out the saltiness of these crackers, but we think you would be better off making fresh tzatziki and serving it with the classic Triscuit crackers.

Garden Herb Triscuits are not exactly bad; they are just not that good. We expected Garden Herb Triscuit crackers to taste like a kitchen garden — we were thinking basil, oregano, chives, and dill — and they almost do. Almost. We caught a faint flavor of herbs, but the heavy salt was so overpowering that it was difficult to identify any distinct flavors.

Part of the reason it was hard to taste any specific herbs is that the crackers contain only a few: garlic powder and onion powder (is that even an herb? We don't really think so). The other seasonings include salt, dried carrot, dried pea protein, leek powder, and natural flavor (includes celery). Much like the herbs, these vegetable flavors do not really come through, either.

The Garden Herb Triscuit box suggests topping these crackers with egg salad, spinach leaves, and cayenne pepper. Instead, we suggest you try this Classic Egg Salad with some fresh spinach and a dash of paprika.

We didn't know that Triscuit sold a thin version of its classic cracker, but we're glad we know now! Triscuit Thin Crisps Parmesan Garlic crackers are just what they sound like: a lighter, airier version of the classic Triscuit, which is a pretty heavy-duty cracker. The Thin Crisps are smaller, triangular, and visibly thinner than the standard Triscuit. The changes work. These crackers are crispy and crunchy yet still have the same woven texture as their standard counterparts. Since each cracker is smaller and lighter than a classic Triscuit, there are 14 crisps per serving as opposed to six crackers per serving for the classic Triscuit variety.

Triscuit Thin Crisp Parmesan Garlic crackers also hit the mark with their flavor. Both the Parmesan cheese and garlic flavors come through nicely, without being too much. Because of the balanced flavor, you can enjoy these crackers on their own as a snack, or they would also pair nicely with dip. The lighter texture, however, means that these Thin Crisps are not as sturdy as classic Triscuits, so go light on the dip to avoid breaking the crackers. Triscuit recommends pairing Thin Crisps Parmesan Garlic with spinach dip like this Spinach and Artichoke Dip.

Cheese and crackers are a natural combination, so it is no surprise that Triscuit went ahead and baked the cheese into the crackers with its Triscuit Four Cheese & Herb crackers. The cheese flavor is very light, but it does come through. While we wish the cheese flavor was just a little bit stronger, we love the herb flavor. You can taste the garden without feeling like you stuck your tongue in a spice jar.

The four cheeses incorporated into these crackers are Monterey Jack, Romano, Parmesan, and cheddar, and they blend nicely, with no one cheese overtaking the others. Although the only herb used in these crackers is parsley, the onion and tomato powders give Four Cheese & Herb Triscuit crackers a vegetable-and-herb flavor that complements the cheese.

Triscuit suggests topping its Four Cheese & Herb crackers with Neufchatel, basil pesto, and pine nuts. You can buy jarred basil pesto or make your own with this Basil Pesto Recipe.

We love roasted garlic, and we loved these Roasted Garlic Triscuit crackers. The rich garlic flavor comes through with every bite, and each cracker has just the right amount of salt to bring out that flavor without overpowering it. The garlic flavor tastes very natural, not artificial, and provides just the right touch of spice without feeling like you are eating an actual clove of garlic. Still, you might want to eat these Roasted Garlic Triscuit crackers alone, or make sure everyone in your party eats a few — that's how strong the garlic is.

Triscuit suggests topping these Roasted Garlic crackers with bruschetta, which would be the perfect appetizer for a summertime garden party. While you can always pick up pre-made bruschetta at the grocery store, it is easy to throw together and tastes best with tomatoes fresh from the garden. Try this Cherry Tomato Bruschetta (we won't tell if your tomatoes come from the store).

There is no doubt that Smoked Gouda Triscuit crackers are made with real gouda cheese: we could smell it as soon as we opened the box. Even if it is number nine on the list of ingredients, after cheddar cheese powder, the gouda cheese flavor comes through, and very strongly, in these crackers. The flavor is genuine, not at all artificial, and should satisfy the cravings of any cheese lover.

Triscuit suggests serving its Smoked Gouda crackers with rotisserie chicken, hot pepper jelly, and parsley. This is a great way to stretch that leftover rotisserie chicken sitting in your refrigerator into another meal! Because the cheese flavor of these crackers is so pronounced, we would not serve them with cheese slices or dip. The sweetness of raspberry jam or orange marmalade would contrast nicely with the savory cheese flavor, and hard-boiled egg slices would take these crackers from a snack to a filling lunch.

We were a little bit skeptical of Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Triscuit crackers — would the pepper really taste freshly cracked or just like pepper out of shaker? We were pleasantly surprised to find that it really tastes like cracked pepper (we kind of felt like we were at Olive Garden). The cracked pepper flavor comes through without overpowering the cracker, and while the crackers are salty, the salt is not too much, either.

Cracked pepper and olive oil make a unique flavoring for a cracker, and it allows these Triscuit crackers to serve as a strong base for a variety of toppings. Triscuit suggests serving its Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil crackers with Havarti cheese, green apple, and honey. This savory-and-sweet combination sounds like the perfect contrast to the sharp pepper flavor. We think other sweet combinations such as turkey and dried cranberries or sliced pear and cheese would taste good, too. Traditional spreads such as hummus and guacamole would also work well.

Dill is one of our favorite herbs, so we were really excited to try Dill, Sea Salt, and Olive Oil Triscuit crackers. They did not disappoint us. The ample dill is clearly visible on each cracker, giving it a truly vibrant dill flavor. It reminds us of a pickle without tasting like a pickle, and it is an unusual flavor that you do not normally find in crackers. The one drawback to these crackers is that they are a little salty, but we like the dill flavor so much that we are willing to overlook that.

Because these crackers are a little salty, they need a good topping to balance them out (that being said, we ate plenty with no toppings and still loved them). Triscuit suggests serving them with tuna salad like this Traditional Tuna Salad and Bibb lettuce. Just don't top them until you are ready to serve them, or you will end up with soggy crackers.

We weren't sure what to expect when we tried Balsamic Vinegar & Basil Triscuit crackers, but they were delicious! It seems challenging to capture the flavor of balsamic vinegar, which is a liquid, in a cracker, which is (obviously) not a liquid, but Triscuit pulled it off with these crackers. They perfectly combine the fresh taste of summer tomatoes drenched in balsamic vinegar with the crispy texture of a cracker. Weird, but good!

As soon as we opened the box, we could smell fresh bruschetta, and Triscuit Balsamic Vinegar & Basil crackers taste like bruschetta, too. These crackers have a light flavor of tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar that is not at all fake and is surprisingly tasty. Unlike some other varieties of Triscuit, these crackers have just the right amount of salt to highlight the other flavors without overpowering them.

Triscuit suggests topping these crackers with ricotta, fig jam, and strawberries. We think fresh tomatoes and mozzarella would work, too, and they are also delicious on their own.

With Triscuit Hint of Sea Salt crackers, you get just what you expect: a hearty whole wheat cracker with a light dash of sea salt. The flavor here is great. Triscuit Hint of Sea Salt crackers taste just like the Original Triscuit but less salty. Original Triscuit crackers contain 160 milligrams of sodium per six-cracker serving, whereas these Triscuit crackers with a hint of sea salt contains just 50 milligrams. This difference is significant. In fact, a single serving of Original Triscuit crackers provides 7% of the recommended daily value for salt, but the Hint of Sea Salt Triscuit crackers provide only 2% of the recommended daily value. If you are interested in cutting back on sodium or if you follow a low-sodium diet, the Hint of Sea Salt crackers are a much better choice.

Triscuit suggests serving its Hint of Sea Salt crackers with ricotta cheese and blood orange slices. That sounds delicious, but these crackers are so neutral in flavor that you could pair them with just about any traditional cracker topping. Slices of hard cheese, a dollop of goat cheese topped with jalapeno jelly, Creamy Homemade Hummus, or even salsa would all work with Triscuit Hint of Sea Salt crackers.

Some reduced-fat versions of popular foods pale in comparison to their full-fat cousins. Thankfully, Reduced Fat Triscuit crackers do not fall into this category. As far as we could tell, altering the fat content had no effect on the taste. In a side-by-side taste test, we could not tell the difference between the two. Swapping out Triscuit Original crackers in favor of Reduced Fat Triscuit crackers seems like an easy way to reduce your fat intake without losing any flavor if you are trying to lower your fat intake.

Unfortunately, Reduced Fat Triscuit crackers are not a whole lot lower in fat than their original counterpart. Reduced Fat Triscuit crackers have 2.5 grams of fat per serving as opposed to 3.5 grams per serving in the Triscuit Original variety. While that is a 25% reduction in total fat, it saves you only one gram. On the other hand, every little bit helps!

Triscuit suggests toppings its Reduced Fat crackers with cottage cheese, pineapple chunks, and pomegranate seeds. Other tasty options include chevre, sliced cheddar, or this Perfect Party-Pleasing Pimento Cheese Recipe.

Coming in at No. 1 on our list of the worst and the best Triscuit flavors is the Original with Sea Salt. It's not mind-blowing, but it is a classic, and there's a reason for that. Original Triscuit crackers have a timeless flavor that pairs well with just about anything and a sturdy texture that holds its own no matter what. They are crunchy and tasty enough to eat right out of the box.

You can't go wrong with serving cheese or hummus with Triscuit Original with Sea Salt crackers, but there are so many other ways to enjoy these crackers. You can make classy hors d'oeuvres by topping them with a little bit of bleu cheese and flank steak or herbed cheese, smoked salmon, and chives. For a hot appetizer, add a dollop of pizza sauce, a pop of mozzarella, and lightly toast. Or try this Edamame Dip developed by the Triscuit Test Kitchen.