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Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Snack Factory

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Snack Factory pretzel crisps, cinnamon sugar received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a short list, but it leans on refined oils, sugars, and a vague natural flavor system for its cinnamon-sugar taste. It's a reasonable occasional snack, though it reads more like a packaged treat than a simple kitchen recipe. Main considerations include refined soybean and canola oils, fructose and tapioca malt syrup sweeteners, and vague natural flavor and spice blend. Simpler options: Choose pretzels or crackers with a short, recognizable ingredient list; make cinnamon-sugar baked chips at home using flour, oil, sugar, and cinnamon.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined soybean and canola oils
  • Fructose and tapioca malt syrup sweeteners
  • Vague natural flavor and spice blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose pretzels or crackers with a short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Make cinnamon-sugar baked chips at home using flour, oil, sugar, and cinnamon

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00049508251194
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 Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar

Snack Factory

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean oil, canola oil, and fructose headline a list built on refined and industrial inputs.

Consider This

Enriched flour, tapioca malt syrup, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated snack crisps rather than a simple homemade recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try lightly salted pretzels or homemade cinnamon-sugar baked pita chips with just flour, oil, sugar, and cinnamon.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a short list, but it leans on refined oils, sugars, and a vague natural flavor system for its cinnamon-sugar taste. It's a reasonable occasional snack, though it reads more like a packaged treat than a simple kitchen recipe.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined soybean and canola oils
  • Fructose and tapioca malt syrup sweeteners
  • Vague natural flavor and spice blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean oil — Refined industrial seed oil
  • Canola oil — Refined industrial seed oil
  • Fructose — Isolated refined sweetener
  • Tapioca malt syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
  • Spice — Vague spice blend
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavor (7/10) — Broad, undisclosed flavor system.
  • Soybean oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.
  • Canola oil (6/10) — Refined industrial seed oil.

Better choice tips

  • Choose pretzels or crackers with a short, recognizable ingredient list.
  • Make cinnamon-sugar baked chips at home using flour, oil, sugar, and cinnamon.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, FRUCTOSE, SALT, TAPIOCA MALT SYRUP (TAPIOCA SYRUP, MALT EXTRACT), SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CANOLA OIL, SODA. CONTAINS: WHEAT

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

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

  1. Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Undisclosed flavor systems are a common watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. Soybean 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 watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil used for frying or coating.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial seed oil

  3. 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 watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil used in the formula.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial seed oil

  4. FructoseConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Isolated fructose is a refined sweetener many users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Isolated refined sugar added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined isolated sweetener

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  1. Tapioca malt syrup (tapioca syrup, malt extract)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Syrup-based sweetening adds refined formulation.

    Additional note

    Refined syrup system used for sweetness and flavor.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener

  2. SpiceConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad spice label hides specific sources and blend makeup.

    Additional note

    Unspecified spice blend; source not itemized.

    Family watchlist

    Vague spice blend

  3. Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base, common but less whole-food oriented.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with standard vitamin and mineral enrichment.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar contributes to sweetness.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for flavor.

  5. SodaConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Common baking ingredient with mild formulation role.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent used in baked crisps.

  6. 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.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely a food resembles a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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 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

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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

  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.

    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 Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar 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 Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Cinnamon Sugar: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Fructose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low calorie per serving (110 kcal); Low saturated fat (0 g); Simple, short ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Enriched refined flour as main ingredient; Added sugar and fructose sweeteners; Soybean and canola seed oils.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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