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Mary's Gone Crackers Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-22 · Mary's Gone Crackers

Quick answer

High integrity

Mary's Gone Crackers thins light & tasty snack crackers, lightly salted received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a fairly thoughtful cracker built mostly from recognizable flours, seeds, and spices, so it reads better than most snack crackers. Eat it as an occasional snack rather than a daily staple, since the refined oils, tapioca syrup, and gum add formulation layers the flour-and-seed base doesn't need. Main considerations include refined oils (safflower/sunflower, palm fruit oil), xanthan gum and tapioca syrup as texture and sweetener helpers, and chemical leavening and extract-based preservation. Simpler options: Choose crackers made with olive oil or no added oil and a short list of whole-grain flours; look for crackers without gums, leavening chemicals, or refined syrups.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Refined oils (safflower/sunflower, palm fruit oil)
  • Xanthan gum and tapioca syrup as texture and sweetener helpers
  • Chemical leavening and extract-based preservation

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers made with olive oil or no added oil and a short list of whole-grain flours
  • Look for crackers without gums, leavening chemicals, or refined syrups

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Mary's Gone Crackers Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00897580000717
Serving size
30 g (12 crackers)
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

Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted

Mary's Gone Crackers

High integrity

Warning Signs

Safflower and/or sunflower oil, tapioca syrup, and xanthan gum add refined and texture-helper signals to this cracker.

Consider This

Palm fruit oil, sodium and ammonium bicarbonate, and rosemary extract are ingredients typically seen in factory-formulated snack crackers.

Good Substitutes

Look for crackers built from a short list like whole-grain flours, olive oil, and sea salt with no gums or leavening chemicals.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a fairly thoughtful cracker built mostly from recognizable flours, seeds, and spices, so it reads better than most snack crackers. Eat it as an occasional snack rather than a daily staple, since the refined oils, tapioca syrup, and gum add formulation layers the flour-and-seed base doesn't need.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined oils (safflower/sunflower, palm fruit oil)
  • Xanthan gum and tapioca syrup as texture and sweetener helpers
  • Chemical leavening and extract-based preservation

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Palm Fruit Oil — Refined palm-derived fat
  • Tapioca Syrup — Refined starch-derived sweetener
  • Safflower Oil and/or Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil with unclear type
  • Sodium and Ammonium Bicarbonate — Chemical leavening agent
  • Rice Bran Extract — Extract with unclear function
  • Xanthan Gum — Texture-helper gum

Highest concern ingredients

  • Xanthan Gum (7/10) — Texture-engineering gum.
  • Safflower Oil and/or Sunflower Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil with unclear type.
  • Sodium and Ammonium Bicarbonate (6/10) — Chemical leavening agent.

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers made with olive oil or no added oil and a short list of whole-grain flours.
  • Look for crackers without gums, leavening chemicals, or refined syrups.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MARY'S ORGANIC* THINS GLUTEN FREE BLEND (TAPIOCA STARCH*, SORGHUM FLOUR*, POTATO STARCH*, BROWN RICE FLOUR*, WHOLE GRAIN QUINOA FLAKES*, MESQUITE FLOUR*, SPROUTED BLACK BEAN FLOUR*, SPROUTED BUCKWHEAT FLOUR*, AMARANTH FLOUR*), FILTERED WATER, PALM FRUIT OIL* (PALM FRUIT OIL* AND EXTRA VIRGIN RED PALM OIL*), TAPIOCA SYRUP*, CHIA SEEDS*, COCONUT PALM SUGAR* (FROM COCONUT PALM FLOWER NECTAR), SAFFLOWER OIL* AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL*, SESAME SEEDS*, SEA SALT, SODIUM AND AMMONIUM BICARBONATE (FOR LEAVENING), SMOKED PAPRIKA POWDER*, RICE BRAN EXTRACT*, XANTHAN GUM, ROSEMARY EXTRACT*, AND BLACK PEPPER*.

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

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

  1. Xanthan GumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gums are texture-engineering additives many users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Fermentation-derived gum used as a thickener and texture helper.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-helper gum many users may want to track.

  2. Safflower Oil and/or Sunflower OilConcern 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 oils are a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil; the exact oil is not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil, with the specific type left unclear.

  3. Sodium and Ammonium BicarbonateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Chemical leavening is a formulation helper rather than a whole food.

    Additional note

    Chemical leavening agents used for lift and crispness.

    Family watchlist

    Chemical leavening agent many users may want to know about.

  4. Palm Fruit OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined palm oils are often flagged for processing and sourcing concerns.

    Additional note

    Refined palm-derived fat used for texture and structure.

    Family watchlist

    Refined palm-derived fat many users want to know about.

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  1. Tapioca SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrups are a processing step beyond the flour base.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived syrup used as a sweetener and binder.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener many users may want to track.

  2. Rice Bran ExtractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernExtractWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracts add a processing step and are less transparent than whole ingredients.

    Additional note

    Extract used for its functional properties, not clearly defined.

    Family watchlist

    Extract with unclear function that some users may want to track.

  3. Mary's Organic Thins Gluten Free BlendConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlour blendVague label term

    What this is

    Flour blend

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Starch-heavy blend is more refined than whole-grain flours alone.

    Additional note

    Blend of starches and flours, including tapioca and potato starch.

  4. Coconut Palm SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Still a sugar, though less refined than white sugar.

    Additional note

    Minimally refined sugar from palm flower nectar.

  5. Rosemary ExtractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Extract used as a preservative rather than as a flavor.

    Additional note

    Plant extract used to help preserve fats.

  6. Smoked Paprika PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice with category-normal processing.

    Additional note

    Ground dried pepper for flavor.

  7. Filtered WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic dough ingredient with no concern.

    Additional note

    Plain water used for dough.

  8. Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seeds adding fiber and texture.

  9. Sesame SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seeds used as topping or inclusion.

  10. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no concern.

    Additional note

    Simple salt for seasoning.

  11. Black PepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Ground pepper for seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation appears. It is not a medical or 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.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "chia". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "rice". 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 "black bean", "quinoa", "pepper". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "quinoa", "pepper". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "quinoa", "pepper". 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 Mary's Gone Crackers Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Mary's Gone Crackers Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Mary's Gone Crackers Thins Light & Tasty Snack Crackers, Lightly Salted: 3g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include tapioca syrup, coconut palm sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain diversity; Includes seeds for nutrition; Low cholesterol.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains refined starches; Moderate sodium; Contains palm oil.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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.

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