Does Simple Mills Have Seed Oil? Yes, Like Wheat Thins

Yes: Simple Mills uses a seed oil, and so does Wheat Thins. Simple Mills Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers list Organic Sunflower Oil as the fourth ingredient and 0 g added sugar per 17 crackers (30 g). Wheat Thins Original lists canola oil as its second ingredient and 4 g added sugar per 16 pieces (31 g). The label facts below are placed side by side so you can weigh them yourself.

Key takeaways

• Per labeled serving, Simple Mills (17 crackers, 30 g) lists 150 calories, 9 g total fat, 230 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, and 0 g added sugar.
• Per labeled serving, Wheat Thins Original (16 pieces, 31 g) lists 140 calories, 5 g total fat, 200 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, and 4 g added sugar.
• Simple Mills lists Organic Sunflower Oil fourth; Wheat Thins lists Canola Oil second.
• FDA reference points: the added sugars Daily Value is 50 g per day on a 2,000-calorie diet, and the sodium Daily Value is less than 2,300 mg per day.

What Oil Do Simple Mills Crackers Use Versus Wheat Thins Original?

Simple Mills lists Organic Sunflower Oil fourth, and Wheat Thins Original lists Canola Oil second. Sunflower oil and canola oil are the seed oils that differ between these two products.

The Simple Mills ingredient list on the Simple Mills product page reads: 'Nut and Seed Flour Blend (Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seeds), Tapioca, Cassava, Organic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Onion, Organic Garlic, Rosemary Extract (for freshness)'. The Wheat Thins Original record on Open Food Facts lists: 'WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, MALT SYRUP (FROM CORN AND BARLEY), SALT, REFINER'S SYRUP, LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND BAKING SODA)'.

Neither label gives an exact amount for its oil.

Several oil details are not disclosed in the available label information. It does not say whether Simple Mills' sunflower oil is high-oleic or expeller-pressed, and it does not say whether Wheat Thins' canola oil is expeller-pressed or solvent-extracted.

For another cracker-to-cracker comparison, see Ritz vs Club Crackers: Does Either Contain Butter?.

How Much Added Sugar Is in Simple Mills Crackers Versus Wheat Thins Original?

Simple Mills lists 0 g added sugars per 17 crackers (30 g), while Wheat Thins Original lists 4 g added sugars per 16 pieces (31 g). The Simple Mills ingredient list names no sugar, and its panel shows 0 g total sugars.

Does Wheat Thins Have Sugar?

Yes, Wheat Thins Original lists 4 g added sugars per 16 pieces (31 g), within 5 g total sugars. Its ingredient list names sugar, malt syrup, and refiner's syrup. The label information does not explain the 1 g difference between total and added sugars, and no percent Daily Value for Wheat Thins added sugars is given in the record.

The FDA sets the added sugars Daily Value at 50 grams per day based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Against that reference, one labeled serving (16 pieces, 31 g) of Wheat Thins Original shows 4 g added sugars, while one labeled serving (17 crackers, 30 g) of Simple Mills shows 0 g. The Wheat Thins percent Daily Value for added sugars is not disclosed, consistent with the table. The FDA explains how added sugars appear on the Nutrition Facts label in its guidance on added sugars, which helps when comparing panels.

How Much Sodium Is in Simple Mills Crackers Versus Wheat Thins Original?

Simple Mills lists 230 mg sodium (10% DV) per 17 crackers (30 g), and Wheat Thins Original lists 200 mg per 16 pieces (31 g). The Wheat Thins record gives milligrams only, so its percent Daily Value is not disclosed here.

The FDA lists the sodium Daily Value as less than 2,300 mg per day. It also states that 5% DV or less of sodium per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more is considered high. At 10% DV, the Simple Mills figure falls between those two markers. Because the Wheat Thins 200 mg figure has no %DV, it cannot be placed against the 5% or 20% markers, and this article does not describe it as low or high. The FDA's sodium guidance explains these reference points in more detail.

Sodium needs differ from person to person. Readers who track sodium for a health reason may want to discuss their targets with a clinician. For a separate sodium side-by-side, see Which Has More Sodium, Goldfish or Annie's Bunnies?.

How Much Total Fat and Saturated Fat Is in Simple Mills vs Wheat Thins Original?

Simple Mills lists 9 g total fat (12% DV) and 0.5 g saturated fat (3% DV) per 17 crackers (30 g). Wheat Thins Original lists 5 g total fat and 0 g saturated fat per 16 pieces (31 g). The Wheat Thins saturated fat figure has no percent Daily Value in its record, which matches the table. Both list 0 g trans fat.

Calories also differ slightly per labeled serving: 150 for Simple Mills and 140 for Wheat Thins Original. Simple Mills lists 0 mg cholesterol, and the Wheat Thins record does not list cholesterol.

How Much Dietary Fiber Is in Simple Mills Crackers Versus Wheat Thins Original?

Simple Mills lists 2 g dietary fiber (7% DV) per 17 crackers (30 g), and Wheat Thins Original lists 3 g per 16 pieces (31 g). The available information does not say which ingredient supplies fiber in either product.

Total carbohydrate is 17 g for Simple Mills and 22 g for Wheat Thins Original. Protein is 3 g and 2 g, respectively. Both list 30 mg calcium and 90 mg potassium. Simple Mills also lists 0.8 mg iron, and iron is not listed in the Wheat Thins record.

Piece counts and weights differ slightly (17 crackers at 30 g vs 16 pieces at 31 g), so comparing the Nutrition Facts panels by serving is more accurate than comparing piece by piece.

Does Simple Mills Have Seed Oils, and Does Wheat Thins Have Seed Oils?

Simple Mills lists Organic Sunflower Oil per 17 crackers (30 g), and Wheat Thins Original lists Canola Oil per 16 pieces (31 g).

Does Simple Mills Use Seed Oils?

Yes, Simple Mills lists Organic Sunflower Oil fourth per 17 crackers (30 g). Sunflower seeds also appear in its nut and seed flour blend, which the ingredient list names as 'Nut and Seed Flour Blend (Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seeds)'.

Does Wheat Thins Use Seed Oils?

Yes, Wheat Thins Original lists Canola Oil as its second ingredient per 16 pieces (31 g).

This section covers labeling only. It does not evaluate the health effects of seed oils. Neither Nutrition Facts panel shows fatty acid or omega-6 content, so those amounts cannot be read from these labels.

Are Simple Mills Crackers Healthy Compared With Wheat Thins Original?

This article does not rank either cracker as healthier, because the label facts point in different directions. Simple Mills lists 0 g added sugars, 9 g total fat, 230 mg sodium, and 2 g fiber per 17 crackers (30 g). Wheat Thins Original lists 4 g added sugars, 5 g total fat, 200 mg sodium, and 3 g fiber per 16 pieces (31 g).

Whether a food suits a person depends on that person's needs, the rest of their eating pattern, and the full product. A Nutrition Facts panel covers only the listed nutrients, and it does not describe how a food affects any individual.

No formal definition of ultra-processed food has been applied to either product in the available information, so that classification is not disclosed for either cracker.

The available information cannot establish how either cracker affects any individual. It also includes no study of these two products in specific groups, such as children, people with tree nut allergies, or people managing sodium intake.

What Allergen and Manufacturing Statements Appear on Each Cracker Label?

Simple Mills labels include a contains statement and a shared-line statement, and the shared-line wording differs between the brand page and the Open Food Facts photo. The available Wheat Thins information does not show an allergen or line statement in the same format, so those statements are not disclosed here.

• Simple Mills brand page: 'CONTAINS: Almonds'.
• Simple Mills brand page: 'Made on a line that also processes tree nuts and milk.'
• Simple Mills Open Food Facts box photo: 'Made on a line that also processes tree nuts, milk, and soy.' This wording adds soy.
• Simple Mills Open Food Facts box photo: lists 'Tapioca Starch' and 'Cassava Flour', while the brand ingredient list reads Tapioca and Cassava.
• Simple Mills brand page claims: Gluten-Free, Grain Free, Corn Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Paleo-Friendly, and Vegan.
• Wheat Thins Original, 5.75 oz (163 g) Open Food Facts record: the ingredient list is followed by 'BHT added to packaging'. Whether the 8.5 oz box carries the same statement is not disclosed.
• Wheat Thins Original ingredient list: names whole grain wheat flour, so the product contains wheat.

For people with tree nut allergies, a shared-line statement describes shared equipment but does not show how often cross-contact occurs, and that frequency is not disclosed. Check the current package each time, and follow any guidance from a clinician or the manufacturer.

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table: Simple Mills vs Wheat Thins Original per Labeled Serving

The table compares each product's labeled serving: 17 crackers (30 g) for Simple Mills and 16 pieces (31 g) for Wheat Thins Original. Entries marked not disclosed are missing from the available label information.

Nutrient	Simple Mills Fine Ground Sea Salt (17 crackers, 30 g)	Wheat Thins Original (16 pieces, 31 g)
Calories	150	140
Total fat	9 g (12% DV)	5 g (% DV not disclosed)
Saturated fat	0.5 g (3% DV)	0 g (% DV not disclosed)
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	Not disclosed
Sodium	230 mg (10% DV)	200 mg (% DV not disclosed)
Total carbohydrate	17 g (6% DV)	22 g (% DV not disclosed)
Dietary fiber	2 g (7% DV)	3 g (% DV not disclosed)
Total sugars	0 g	5 g
Added sugars	0 g (0% DV)	4 g (% DV not disclosed)
Protein	3 g	2 g
Calcium	30 mg	30 mg
Iron	0.8 mg	Not disclosed
Potassium	90 mg	90 mg
Oil	Organic Sunflower Oil (4th ingredient)	Canola Oil (2nd ingredient)