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Stacy's Baked Simply Naked Pita Chips: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Stacy's

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Stacy's baked simply naked pita chips received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly short ingredient list with recognizable pieces, but the enriched refined flour and seed oil base keep it in the middle range. It reads as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple, and the mix of whole wheat, oat fiber, and malted barley adds some balance. The main reasons for a closer look are the refined grain base and the refined seed oil. Main considerations include refined enriched wheat flour base, refined seed oil with unspecified type, and antioxidant additives for shelf life. Simpler options: Choose chips made with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil; try homemade baked pita wedges with minimal added seasonings.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched wheat flour base
  • Refined seed oil with unspecified type
  • Antioxidant additives for shelf life

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose chips made with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil
  • Try homemade baked pita wedges with minimal added seasonings

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Stacy's Baked Simply Naked Pita Chips
Brand
Stacy's
Category
Snacks (source: Other Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00028400718356
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

Baked Simply Naked Pita Chips

Stacy's

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Refined enriched wheat flour leads the list, with sunflower and/or canola oil adding a refined seed oil as the main fat.

Consider This

Enrichment blends, ascorbic acid, and rosemary extract point to a shelf-stable, formulated snack rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Look for chips made from whole grain flour, a single named oil like olive oil, and minimal added seasonings, or try homemade baked pita wedges.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a fairly short ingredient list with recognizable pieces, but the enriched refined flour and seed oil base keep it in the middle range. It reads as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple, and the mix of whole wheat, oat fiber, and malted barley adds some balance. The main reasons for a closer look are the refined grain base and the refined seed oil.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined enriched wheat flour base
  • Refined seed oil with unspecified type
  • Antioxidant additives for shelf life

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sunflower oil and/or canola oil — Refined seed oil with unspecified type

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sunflower oil and/or canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil with unclear specific type.
  • Enriched wheat flour (4/10) — Refined flour base with enrichment blend.
  • Oat fiber (4/10) — Isolated fiber added to formula.

Better choice tips

  • Choose chips made with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil.
  • Try homemade baked pita wedges with minimal added seasonings.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, OAT FIBER, YEAST, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANT), AND ROSEMARY EXTRACT (ANTIOXIDANT)

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

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

  1. Sunflower oil and/or canola 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 and the exact oil is unclear.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil; the exact oil is not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil with unspecified type.

  2. Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined flour base with enrichment blend makes this more processed than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral enrichment added back.

  3. Oat fiberConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fiber suggests added formulation beyond the base grain.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber added to the formula.

  4. Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is present, though in a small amount.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar in a small amount under 2%.

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  1. 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

    Functions as a shelf-life preservation additive.

    Additional note

    Vitamin C used as an antioxidant to preserve quality.

  2. Rosemary extract (antioxidant)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernAntioxidantAdditive

    What this is

    Antioxidant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functions as a shelf-life preservation additive.

    Additional note

    Plant extract used to slow oxidation and preserve fats.

  3. 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 a mild processing step common in baked goods.

    Additional note

    Barley flour processed by malting for flavor and enzyme activity.

  4. Whole wheat flourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole grain component adds fiber and a less refined base.

    Additional note

    Whole grain flour retains bran and germ.

  5. 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.

  6. YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional baking ingredient with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Standard leavening and fermentation ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to 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.

  • 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 "oat". 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 "oat". 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 "oat". 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 "oat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Simply Naked Pita Chips 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Stacy's Baked Simply Naked Pita Chips shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Stacy's Baked Simply Naked Pita Chips: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic cane sugar (under 2%). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Baked rather than fried; Low added sugar (under 1g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Mostly enriched refined wheat flour; Sunflower/canola oil is a prominent seed oil; Low protein and fiber 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.

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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