Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Trader Joe's Crisps, Raisin Rosemary: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Trader Joe's crisps, raisin rosemary received a Food Integrity Score of 87 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This product mostly contains category-normal ingredients like unbleached wheat flour and cultured low-fat buttermilk, indicating a fairly simple and wholesome profile. While cane sugar suggests a processed touch, other ingredients like raisins and seeds contribute to its overall natural appeal. A great option for occasional enjoyment due to its relatively clean list. Main considerations include ingredient concern and additive load. Simpler options: Choose whole grain crackers; opt for naturally sweetened options.
Food Integrity Score 87/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Ingredient concern
- Additive load
Simpler options to consider
- Choose whole grain crackers
- Opt for naturally sweetened options
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Crisps, Raisin Rosemary
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000952811- Serving size
- 30 g (1 oz)
- 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
Crisps, Raisin Rosemary
Trader Joe's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Notably, cane sugar and baking soda are used in this mix.
Consider This
Ingredients like unbleached wheat flour and cane sugar may suggest a processed touch.
Good Substitutes
Opt for crackers with whole grain flour and honey for a simpler profile.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis product mostly contains category-normal ingredients like unbleached wheat flour and cultured low-fat buttermilk, indicating a fairly simple and wholesome profile. While cane sugar suggests a processed touch, other ingredients like raisins and seeds contribute to its overall natural appeal. A great option for occasional enjoyment due to its relatively clean list.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Ingredient concern
- Additive load
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR — Refined grain.
- CANE SUGAR — Added sugar.
- BAKING SODA — Common additive.
Highest concern ingredients
- CANE SUGAR (4/10) — Common sweetener.
- UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (3/10) — Refined grain.
- BAKING SODA (3/10) — Common leavening agent.
Better choice tips
- Choose whole grain crackers
- Opt for naturally sweetened options
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CULTURED LOW FAT BUTTERMILK (LOWFAT MILK, SALT, CULTURE), UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, RAISINS, FLAX SEED, MILLET, BAKING SODA, SEA SALT, DRIED ROSEMARY, BLACK PEPPER.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
CANE SUGARConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar intake.
Additional note
Common sweetener.
Family watchlist
Added sugar.
UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOURConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flourWatchlist
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refinement removes nutrients.
Additional note
Standard refined grain.
Family watchlist
Refined grain.
BAKING SODAConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to rise or leaven bread.
Additional note
Common leavening agent.
Family watchlist
Common additive.
CULTURED LOW FAT BUTTERMILK (LOWFAT MILK, SALT, CULTURE)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernCultured dairy
What this is
Cultured dairy
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common dairy product.
Additional note
Category-normal dairy processing.
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SEA SALTConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Additional note
Regular seasoning.
SUNFLOWER SEEDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seeds
What this is
Whole seeds
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Nutritious seeds.
RAISINSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernDried fruit
What this is
Dried fruit
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Natural sweetness.
Additional note
Dried fruit; natural sweetness.
FLAX SEEDConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seeds
What this is
Whole seeds
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Provides omega-3s.
Additional note
Nutritious seeds.
MILLETConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Nutrient-dense cereal.
Additional note
Whole grain.
DRIED ROSEMARYConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb
What this is
Herb
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Flavor added naturally.
Additional note
Natural herb.
BLACK PEPPERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Spices native flavor.
Additional note
Natural spice.
This score estimates ingredient integrity, not safety. 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-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic 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 "flax", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". 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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 "pepper". 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". 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". 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.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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". 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 (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR)
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 (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR)
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 (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR)
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.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "flax", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, 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.
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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 Trader Joe's Crisps, Raisin Rosemary highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?
Trader Joe's Crisps, Raisin Rosemary shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Crisps, Raisin Rosemary: 6g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grains; Low sodium; Moderate protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sugar content; Low fiber.
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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