Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Snack Factory Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Snack Factory pretzel cracker honey mustard received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a flavored cracker built on enriched flour with several added sweeteners and a layered flavor system. It reads more like an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The concerns come from the stacked sweeteners, canola oil, and the vague natural flavor rather than any single ingredient. Main considerations include stacked refined sweeteners including cane sugar, sugar, fructose, and tapioca malt syrup, canola oil as a refined seed oil, and vague natural flavor that also contains milk. Simpler options: Look for crackers made with simple flour, butter, salt, and a short list of recognizable spices; choose snacks with fewer sweeteners and no vague natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Stacked refined sweeteners including cane sugar, sugar, fructose, and tapioca malt syrup
- Canola oil as a refined seed oil
- Vague natural flavor that also contains milk
Simpler options to consider
- Look for crackers made with simple flour, butter, salt, and a short list of recognizable spices
- Choose snacks with fewer sweeteners and no vague natural flavor
You are viewing ingredients and processing. Switch to Longevity for nutrition and longer-term eating pattern fit.
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Snack Factory Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard
- Brand
- Snack Factory
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00049508252054- Serving size
- 28 g
- 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
Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard
Snack Factory
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil, cane sugar, sugar, fructose, and tapioca malt syrup stack up refined sweeteners and oils in one snack.
Consider This
Natural flavor, citric and malic acid, yeast extract, and turmeric extract point to a flavor-engineered profile typical of factory-formulated crackers.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple flour, butter, salt, and mustard crackers recipe, or a short-list pretzel with just flour, water, yeast, and salt.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a flavored cracker built on enriched flour with several added sweeteners and a layered flavor system. It reads more like an occasional snack than an everyday staple. The concerns come from the stacked sweeteners, canola oil, and the vague natural flavor rather than any single ingredient.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Stacked refined sweeteners including cane sugar, sugar, fructose, and tapioca malt syrup
- Canola oil as a refined seed oil
- Vague natural flavor that also contains milk
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Cane sugar — Refined sweetener
- Natural flavor (includes milk) — Vague flavor, contains milk
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Tapioca malt syrup (tapioca syrup, malt extract) — Refined syrup sweetener
- Fructose — Isolated sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (includes milk) (7/10) — Vague flavor system that also contains milk.
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Tapioca malt syrup (tapioca syrup, malt extract) (6/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.
Better choice tips
- Look for crackers made with simple flour, butter, salt, and a short list of recognizable spices.
- Choose snacks with fewer sweeteners and no vague natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, CORNSTARCH, CANE SUGAR, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDES MILK), SEA SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, TAPIOCA MALT SYRUP (TAPIOCA SYRUP, MALT EXTRACT), FRUCTOSE, SALT, SALAD MUSTARD POWDER (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA), ACETIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, HONEY, TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), WHITE VINEGAR POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, SODA. CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavor (includes milk)Concern 7/10 — Higher 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 hide the exact inputs used.
Additional note
Vague flavor system that also contains milk.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor, contains milk
Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Tapioca malt syrup (tapioca syrup, malt extract)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Syrups add refined sweetness and are often watched.
Additional note
Refined syrup sweetener with malt extract.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener
FructoseConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Isolated sugars are a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Isolated sugar used for sweetness.
Family watchlist
Isolated sweetener
View all 21 ingredient assessments
Acetic acidConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulants are functional additives used for flavor.
Additional note
Acidulant used to adjust tang.
Turmeric extract (color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for color rather than as a core food ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated extract used for color.
Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is a common family watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Yeast extractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor enhancerAdditive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Yeast extract is a concentrated flavor enhancer.
Additional note
Concentrated yeast flavor enhancer.
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is common but less fiber-rich than whole grain.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with standard vitamin enrichment.
CornstarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds texture and crispness in packaged snacks.
Additional note
Refined starch used as a texture helper.
Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant used in many packaged foods.
Additional note
Common acidulant for tang and preservation.
Malic acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional acid added for flavor profile.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tartness.
White vinegar powderConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried vinegar is a flavor-delivery powder.
Additional note
Dried vinegar used for tang.
SodaConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening
What this is
Leavening
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common leavening agent with low concern.
Additional note
Leavening agent for baking.
Dehydrated potatoesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDried vegetable
What this is
Dried vegetable
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dehydrated potato is recognizable but further processed.
Additional note
Dried potato used as a flavor and texture component.
Salad mustard powder (distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSpice blend
What this is
Spice blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Recognizable spices, though blended in a processed powder.
Additional note
Mustard blend with recognizable spice components.
YeastConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional baking ingredient with low concern.
Additional note
Leavening yeast used in baking.
HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Honey is a recognizable food, though still a sugar.
Additional note
Natural sweetener with minimal processing.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based integrity estimate, 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.
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", "sea salt". 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)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "honey". 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", "honey". 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", "honey". 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.)
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.)
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", "malt". 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 1 additional signal 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 1 additional signal 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 1 additional signal 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". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, 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.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
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 Snack Factory Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard 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.
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?
Snack Factory Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Snack Factory Pretzel Cracker Honey Mustard: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low saturated fat per serving; Modest portion of 130 kcal; Contains some fiber from wheat flour.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour as first ingredient; Multiple added sugars and sweeteners; Sodium around 330 mg per serving.
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.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
