Ritz crackers are a type of cracker esigned to be eaten on their own, or with a topping. The Ritz Cracker Brand is made by a subsidiary of Kraft Foods . They are circular in shape, salted lightly on one side, and have small scalloping around the edges. A single serving (approximately 5 crackers) contains 79 calories and 4 grams of fat, or 70 calories and 2.5 grams for whole wheat.