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Great Value Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value thin wheat baked snack crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 67 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This snack cracker includes some processed ingredients such as sodium sulfite and vegetable oils, which might be cause for occasional consumption rather than regular snacking. While it uses whole wheat flour as a positive base, the mix of oils and additives makes it less straightforward. Opt for alternatives with simpler ingredient lists and healthy oils when possible. Main considerations include refined oil and preservative. Simpler options: olive oil crackers; simpler ingredient lists.

Food Integrity Score 67/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined oil
  • Preservative

Simpler options to consider

  • Olive oil crackers
  • Simpler ingredient lists

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers
GTIN / UPC
00078742085593
Serving size
29 GRM (16 crackers)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sodium sulfite stands out as a notable preservative in this snack.

Consider This

Ingredients like corn starch and vegetable oils are often associated with processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Look for crackers using olive oil and minimal ingredients for a simpler snack.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This snack cracker includes some processed ingredients such as sodium sulfite and vegetable oils, which might be cause for occasional consumption rather than regular snacking. While it uses whole wheat flour as a positive base, the mix of oils and additives makes it less straightforward. Opt for alternatives with simpler ingredient lists and healthy oils when possible.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined oil
  • Preservative

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, SOYBEAN AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL) — Includes refined oils
  • SODIUM SULFITE — Preservative noted

Highest concern ingredients

  • SODIUM SULFITE (7/10) — Preservative; frequent concern

Better choice tips

  • Olive oil crackers
  • Simpler ingredient lists

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, SOYBEAN AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT AND ASCORBIC ACID FOR FRESHNESS), CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), SODIUM SULFITE, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT.

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

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

  1. SODIUM SULFITEConcern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservatives extend shelf life.

    Additional note

    Preservative; increases shelf life.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative noted

  2. VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC CANOLA, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER, SOYBEAN AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL) WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT AND ASCORBIC ACID FOR FRESHNESSConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined oils are processed.

    Additional note

    Refined oils; freshness additives included.

    Family watchlist

    Includes refined oils

  3. CORN STARCHConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickener

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Common in processed foods.

    Additional note

    Refined starch; a common thickener.

  4. SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugars are pervasive.

    Additional note

    Sweetener; common additive.

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  1. BARLEY MALT EXTRACTConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Adds sweetness and flavor.

    Additional note

    Flavor enhancer; source of sweetness.

  2. LEAVENING (CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeaveningVague label term

    What this is

    Leavening

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Used for texture.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening; for rising.

  3. WHOLE WHEAT FLOURConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole grains offer more fiber.

    Additional note

    Foundational ingredient; whole grain.

  4. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning.

    Additional note

    Flavor enhancer; typical use.

This assessment is for informational purposes and is not a safety or health certification. 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.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

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

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "whole wheat". 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", "corn starch". 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", "corn starch". 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 Great Value Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Great Value Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers shows about 2.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Thin Wheat Baked Snack Crackers: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, barley malt extract. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains whole wheat flour; Moderate sodium level.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined starch presence; Added sugar present.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

Other published analyses in Crackers & Biscotti, selected from the same Food Quality Guide catalog.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality 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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