In case you’ve been wondering which crackers should be on your plate, this printout will provide you with a head start. Click on the link above to download the printable PDF.

Rule #1: Don’t let the name of the cracker guide your decision making. Remember my special name for the information on the packages — advertising! “Stoned Wheat” sounds pretty good, right? Not. What about “multigrain,” which sounds like it should point you in the right direction, yes? No. “Organic,” “bite-size,” “natural,” or even “wheat?” “What about TLC?” That last one cracks me up.

Then, there’s one more thing. Notice also the big difference in the number of crackers that constitute a 1-ounce serving! Could be 3; could be 30.

I’m not saying anything here about the quality or the sources of the wheat and other grains used to make these crackers. More than anything, this post is a lesson in how to read packages.