UNRESTRICTED DIET · SNACK GUIDE
Nut-Free, No Added Sugar & Low-Sugar Snacks
15 specific picks · Reviewed October 1, 2026
How to read this guide: Our practical low-sugar filter is 5 g total sugar or less per labeled serving. This is an editorial filter, not a standardized “low sugar” labeling claim. Zero grams on a nutrition label can reflect rounding; it does not prove the food contains absolutely no sugar. No added sugar is different from sugar-free: fruit products can contain substantial natural sugar.
Before serving: Nut free here means peanuts and tree nuts. Check the exact package, ingredients, Contains statement and any cross-contact information needed for your family. Serving sizes differ, so these numbers are not an equal-weight comparison. Sugar amounts do not describe total carbohydrate or overall nutritional value.
12 Picks with 5 g Total Sugar or Less
MadeGood Sea Salt Star Puffed Crackers
Total sugar: 0 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 30 g
Dedicated nut-free facility. Savory rice-and-chickpea crackers.
MadeGood Cheddar Star Puffed Crackers
Total sugar: 0 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 30 g
Dedicated nut-free facility; vegan cheddar flavor.
MadeGood Pizza Star Puffed Crackers
Total sugar: 1 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 30 g
Dedicated nut-free facility; savory pizza flavor.
HIPPEAS Groovy White Cheddar Puffs
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 28 g
Brand excludes peanuts and tree nuts. Shared equipment with dairy; manufacturer reports cleaning between runs.
HIPPEAS All Dressed Up Puffs
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: <1 g
Per 23 g
Brand excludes peanuts and tree nuts. Tangy BBQ-style seasoning; shares equipment with dairy.
HIPPEAS Blazin’ Hot Puffs
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: <1 g
Per 21 g
Brand excludes peanuts and tree nuts. Spicy option; shares equipment with dairy.
HIPPEAS Jalapeño Cheddar Blaze Puffs
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: <1 g
Per 23 g
Brand excludes peanuts and tree nuts. Spicy option; shares equipment with dairy.
SunButter No Sugar Added
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 2 tbsp (32 g)
SunButter says peanuts and tree nuts are not allowed in its facilities. Use as a dip or spread; pairings change the snack’s sugar total.
SunButter Organic
Total sugar: <1–1 g; check label · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 2 tbsp (32 g)
Single-ingredient sunflower seed spread. Nut-free facility. Current retail labels vary between less than 1 g and 1 g total sugar.
SKINNYPOP Original Popcorn
Total sugar: 0 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 3 cups (28 g)
Manufacturer labels peanut-free and tree-nut-free. Popcorn is not recommended for children under four.
SKINNYPOP White Cheddar Popcorn
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 3 cups (28 g)
Manufacturer labels peanut-free and tree-nut-free. Contains milk. Not recommended for children under four.
SKINNYPOP Butter Flavored Popcorn
Total sugar: <1 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 3 cups (28 g)
Manufacturer labels peanut-free and tree-nut-free. Contains milk. Not recommended for children under four.
3 No-Added-Sugar Fruit Options
These contain natural fruit sugar and exceed our low-sugar filter. Choose them for no added sugar, not as sugar-free snacks.
GoGo squeeZ Apple Apple
Total sugar: 12 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 1 pouch (90 g)
Nut-free applesauce pouch. No added sugar, but not low in total sugar under this guide’s filter.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Apple
Total sugar: 12 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 1 pouch (90 g)
Nut-free organic applesauce pouch. No added sugar; contains naturally occurring fruit sugar.
BEAR Strawberry Fruit Rolls
Total sugar: 10 g · Added sugar: 0 g
Per 1 pack (20 g)
Brand provides nut-free information. No added sugar; not low in total sugar under this guide’s filter.
Simple Fresh Options
Plain cucumber sticks, celery and bell pepper strips offer savory snack ideas without added sugar. Plain fruit also has no added sugar but contains naturally occurring sugar. Prepare on clean surfaces and choose age-appropriate textures and portions.
