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Stacy's Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Stacy's baked pita chips, multigrain received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a multigrain snack built mostly from recognizable grains, but the enriched flour, mixed refined seed oils, and vague spices push it into the moderately processed range. It reads more like a crispy packaged cracker than a simple recipe, so it works better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined enriched wheat flour base, mixed refined seed oils, and vague spice and extract additives. Simpler options: Choose whole-grain chips with one named oil, such as olive oil; make baked pita wedges at home with flour, oil, and salt.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined enriched wheat flour base
- Mixed refined seed oils
- Vague spice and extract additives
Simpler options to consider
- Choose whole-grain chips with one named oil, such as olive oil
- Make baked pita wedges at home with flour, oil, and salt
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Stacy's Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain
- Brand
- Stacy's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Other Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00028400013246- Serving size
- 28 g (9 chips | about)
- 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
Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain
Stacy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Refined enriched wheat flour and canola/sunflower oil lead the list, with vague 'spices' and rosemary extract adding formulation touches.
Consider This
Enriched flour and refined seed oils are common in packaged snack crackers rather than simple kitchen baking.
Good Substitutes
Look for chips made with whole grains and a short oil list, or try homemade baked pita wedges with olive oil and salt.
Warning Signs
Vague 'spices' and rosemary extract are the main watchlist-style items on an otherwise recognizable grain list.
Consider This
Multiple grains, oils, and antioxidants make this a moderately formulated snack rather than a single-ingredient bake.
Good Substitutes
Baked whole-grain chips with one named oil and simple seasoning would read cleaner.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a multigrain snack built mostly from recognizable grains, but the enriched flour, mixed refined seed oils, and vague spices push it into the moderately processed range. It reads more like a crispy packaged cracker than a simple recipe, so it works better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined enriched wheat flour base
- Mixed refined seed oils
- Vague spice and extract additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sunflower oil and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil with interchangeable sourcing.
- Spices — Vague broad category with unspecified contents.
- Rosemary extract (antioxidant) — Botanical extract used as a preservative-type additive.
Highest concern ingredients
- Sunflower oil and/or canola oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil with interchangeable sourcing.
- Spices (4/10) — Vague category without specified components.
- Rosemary extract (antioxidant) (4/10) — Extract used as an antioxidant additive.
Better choice tips
- Choose whole-grain chips with one named oil, such as olive oil.
- Make baked pita wedges at home with flour, oil, and salt.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SEA SALT, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, RYE FLOUR, CRUSHED RYE, YEAST, FLAXSEED, CORN GRITS, CRUSHED BARLEY, CRUSHED OATS, RYE SOUR, SALT, CRACKED WHEAT, MILLET, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, RYE MALT, ROLLED WHEAT FLAKES, SPICES, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (ANTIOXIDANT), AND ASCORBIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sunflower oil and/or canola oilConcern 5/10 — 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 family watchlist item.
Additional note
Refined seed oil, interchangeable oil choice.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified source.
SpicesConcern 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 may hide undisclosed flavor components.
Additional note
Broad category with unspecified contents.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category, contents not specified.
Rosemary extract (antioxidant)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernAntioxidantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Antioxidant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Extract used mainly to preserve freshness.
Additional note
Extracted botanical used as an antioxidant.
Family watchlist
Extract used as a preservative-type additive.
Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain base; enrichment is common and recognizable.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals.
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Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener, though present in small amounts.
Additional note
Refined sugar in a small quantity.
Ascorbic acid (antioxidant)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernAntioxidantAdditive
What this is
Antioxidant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added to slow oxidation; a common formulation helper.
Additional note
Vitamin C used as an antioxidant.
Rye sourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFermented ingredient
What this is
Fermented ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fermented grain culture; mild processing beyond plain flour.
Additional note
Fermented rye starter used for flavor.
Malted barley flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMalt ingredient
What this is
Malt ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Malting is mild processing that adds flavor and color.
Additional note
Malted grain flour for flavor and color.
Rye maltConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMalt ingredient
What this is
Malt ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Malt ingredient adding flavor and color.
Additional note
Malted rye for flavor and color.
Whole wheat flourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain ingredient with a recognizable profile.
Additional note
Whole grain flour retaining bran and germ.
Stone ground whole wheat flourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain ingredient with category-normal milling.
Additional note
Whole wheat milled by stone grinding.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole seed used in small amount.
Rye flourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable grain ingredient.
Additional note
Grain flour in a minor share.
Crushed ryeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Crushed whole grain.
YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional baking ingredient.
Additional note
Traditional leavening ingredient.
FlaxseedConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole seed.
Additional note
Whole seed used in small amount.
Corn gritsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable grain ingredient.
Additional note
Milled corn in small amount.
Crushed barleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Crushed whole grain.
Crushed oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Crushed whole grain.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Second salt listing in the ingredient statement.
Cracked wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Cracked whole wheat kernels.
MilletConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole grain in small amount.
Rolled wheat flakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Rolled whole wheat grain.
Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient profile estimate, not a medical safety rating or health claim. 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.
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 "oat", "oats". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat". 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", "sugar". 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", "sugar". 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", "barley", "rye". 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: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil and/or canola oil)
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: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil and/or canola oil)
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: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil and/or canola oil)
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", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, 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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Stacy's Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain 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?
Stacy's Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Stacy's Baked Pita Chips, Multigrain: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic cane sugar (minor, under 2%). 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 and multiple whole grains; Low added sugar at about 1g per serving; Moderate calories for a snack portion.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Enriched wheat flour is the first ingredient; Sunflower and/or canola oil is prominent; Sodium around 270mg 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.
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