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Lance Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Lance peanut butter toastchee sandwich crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The label is a mix of recognizable peanut butter and flour with several refined sweeteners, a palm/soy/canola oil blend, a synthetic color, and emulsifier. It reads more like a snack-engineering project than a simple recipe, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. Main considerations include synthetic yellow 6 color additive, refined vegetable oil blend with unspecified source, and corn syrup and dextrose adding sweetener load. Simpler options: Choose crackers with no artificial colors and a shorter ingredient list; pick options with whole grains and peanut butter as the main fat source.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Synthetic Yellow 6 color additive
- Refined vegetable oil blend with unspecified source
- Corn syrup and dextrose adding sweetener load
Simpler options to consider
- Choose crackers with no artificial colors and a shorter ingredient list
- Pick options with whole grains and peanut butter as the main fat source
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Lance Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers
- Brand
- Lance
- Category
- Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
- GTIN / UPC
00076410901633- Serving size
- 43 g (1 Pack)
- 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
Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers
Lance
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow 6, soy lecithin, corn syrup, and vegetable oil blend stand out as formulation-heavy inputs in this cracker.
Consider This
Dextrose, corn syrup, leavening blend, and cheese powder with color show a factory-formulated build typical of shelf-stable snack crackers.
Good Substitutes
Look for plain whole-grain crackers with peanut butter and a simple oil or no added oil, without dyes or corn syrup.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe label is a mix of recognizable peanut butter and flour with several refined sweeteners, a palm/soy/canola oil blend, a synthetic color, and emulsifier. It reads more like a snack-engineering project than a simple recipe, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Synthetic Yellow 6 color additive
- Refined vegetable oil blend with unspecified source
- Corn syrup and dextrose adding sweetener load
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Vegetable oil (palm, soybean and/or canola) — Refined oil blend with unspecified source.
- Corn syrup — Refined syrup sweetener.
- Dextrose — Refined simple sugar.
- Yellow 6 — Synthetic color additive.
- Soy lecithin — Emulsifier for texture.
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow 6 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive.
- Vegetable oil (palm, soybean and/or canola) (6/10) — Refined oil blend with unspecified source.
- Corn syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Choose crackers with no artificial colors and a shorter ingredient list.
- Pick options with whole grains and peanut butter as the main fat source.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS), VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), CORN SYRUP, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), YELLOW 6, SOY LECITHIN.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Yellow 6Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color additive that many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Vegetable oil (palm, soybean and/or canola)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed and palm oil blend, often flagged by users.
Additional note
Blended refined vegetable oils, source varies within the list.
Family watchlist
Refined vegetable oil blend with unspecified oil source.
Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener often flagged by users.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined corn syrup sweetener.
Soy lecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier added for texture and formulation.
Additional note
Soy-derived emulsifier used for texture and blending.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier added for texture.
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Leavening (sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate, ammonium bicarbonate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Multiple chemical leavening agents engineer texture and rise.
Additional note
Chemical leavening system used for lift and texture.
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined grain base with lower fiber than whole-grain options.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with standard enrichment added back.
DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar adding to the sweetener load.
Additional note
Refined simple sugar used for sweetness and browning.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar contributes to the sweetener total.
Additional note
Refined cane or beet sugar for sweetness.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Dairy-derived ingredient that is common in snack formulas.
Additional note
Dairy protein byproduct from cheese making.
Cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Traditional cheese with standard cultures and enzymes.
Peanut butter (roasted peanuts)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable nut ingredient with minimal processing.
Additional note
Roasted peanuts, a recognizable whole-food ingredient.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-list scoring estimate for label-reading purposes. It is not a medical safety rating. 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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Lance Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Lance Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Lance Peanut Butter Toastchee Sandwich Crackers: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose, sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Peanut butter adds plant protein and some healthy fats; Contains real roasted peanuts; Modest protein per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Enriched flour with very low fiber; Palm, soybean, and/or canola oils prominent; Added sugars, dextrose, and corn syrup.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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