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Club Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Club

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Club crisps sweet & salty baked snacks received a Food Integrity Score of 45 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with enriched flour, dried potatoes, and modified starch doing most of the structural work. The mix of refined oil, TBHQ for freshness, emulsifier, and vague natural flavor adds up to a heavily formulated snack. It is better as an occasional treat than a regular snack. Main considerations include refined soybean oil with tbhq preservative, modified corn starch and chemical leavening, and vague natural flavor containing milk. Simpler options: Look for baked snacks with a short list of whole grain flour, a plain oil, and salt; choose snacks that name specific flavorings instead of natural flavor.

Food Integrity Score 45/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Ultra-processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined soybean oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Modified corn starch and chemical leavening
  • Vague natural flavor containing milk

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for baked snacks with a short list of whole grain flour, a plain oil, and salt
  • Choose snacks that name specific flavorings instead of natural flavor

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Club Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks
Brand
Club
Category
Snacks (source: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00030100127949
Serving size
29 g (19 Crisps (29g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks

Club

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean oil with TBHQ, modified corn starch, and natural flavor add refined and additive-style inputs to this snack.

Consider This

Soybean oil, modified corn starch, leavening agents, and soy lecithin are typical of factory-formulated baked snack builds.

Good Substitutes

Try baked snacks with a short list like whole grain flour, a plain oil, and salt, or simply roasted potatoes you season at home.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with enriched flour, dried potatoes, and modified starch doing most of the structural work. The mix of refined oil, TBHQ for freshness, emulsifier, and vague natural flavor adds up to a heavily formulated snack. It is better as an occasional treat than a regular snack.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined soybean oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Modified corn starch and chemical leavening
  • Vague natural flavor containing milk

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness) — Refined seed oil with synthetic preservative
  • Modified corn starch — Chemically modified starch
  • Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate) — Chemical leavening system
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Natural flavor (contains milk) — Vague flavor system with milk

Highest concern ingredients

  • Soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness) (7/10) — Refined seed oil with synthetic preservative
  • Natural flavor (contains milk) (6/10) — Vague flavor system that contains milk
  • Modified corn starch (6/10) — Chemically modified starch for texture

Better choice tips

  • Look for baked snacks with a short list of whole grain flour, a plain oil, and salt.
  • Choose snacks that name specific flavorings instead of natural flavor.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B (RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), DRIED POTATOES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, OAT FIBER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MILK)

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernRefined oilWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil with a synthetic preservative for shelf life.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil preserved with TBHQ.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil with TBHQ preservative.

  2. Modified corn starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Modified starch

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Modified starches are texture-engineering inputs.

    Additional note

    Chemically altered starch used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch used for texture control.

  3. Natural flavor (contains milk)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor systems are hard to fully identify and include milk.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system that may contain milk.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system that contains milk.

  4. Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Chemical leavening agents are formulation helpers.

    Additional note

    Chemical leavening system for lift.

    Family watchlist

    Chemical leavening system used for lift.

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  1. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers used for texture and consistency.

    Additional note

    Soy-derived emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for texture and consistency.

  2. Oat fiberConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fiber is a formulation-oriented addition.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber added to boost fiber content.

  3. Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B (riboflavin], folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with enrichment added back.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener adds sweetness without fiber or protein.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added for sweetness.

  5. Brown sugar (sugar, molasses)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar blend adds sweetness.

    Additional note

    Sugar with molasses for color and flavor.

  6. Dried potatoesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDehydrated vegetable

    What this is

    Dehydrated vegetable

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dehydrated potato adds bulk, though it is processed.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated potato ingredient used for texture and body.

  7. Contains 2% or less of saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Salt is a common seasoning with limited concern at this level.

    Additional note

    Salt added for seasoning.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating. It does not diagnose, treat, or judge health outcomes. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "potato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Club Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Club Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Club Crisps Sweet & Salty Baked Snacks: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Baked rather than fried; Small serving size; Contains some oat fiber.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour is the first ingredient; Soybean oil and TBHQ additive present; Added sugar and brown sugar included.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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