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Trader Joe's Phyllo Crisps: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Trader Joe's phyllo crisps received a Food Integrity Score of 65 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. Phyllo Crisps from Trader Joe’s contain several processed ingredients like canola oil and maltodextrin that indicate a moderate level of industrial formulation. While reasonably balanced with recognizable ingredients, the inclusion of soy lecithin and other additives suggests this product is more of a snack best enjoyed with occasional awareness rather than daily intake. Selecting a version that limits refined oils could enhance the overall ingredient integrity. Main considerations include refined oils, additives, and vague ingredients. Simpler options: Seek brands that use whole grains; avoid products with refined oils.
Food Integrity Score 65/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Low
What to watch?
- Refined oils
- Additives
- Vague ingredients
Simpler options to consider
- Seek brands that use whole grains
- Avoid products with refined oils
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Phyllo Crisps
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Snacks (source: Biscuits And Crackers)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000791779- Serving size
- 32 g (32g)
- 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
Phyllo Crisps
Trader Joe's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Canola oil and maltodextrin suggest modern processing touches.
Consider This
Soy lecithin is commonly seen in factory-like food formulations.
Good Substitutes
Seek brands that use whole grains and avoid industrial oils.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityPhyllo Crisps from Trader Joe’s contain several processed ingredients like canola oil and maltodextrin that indicate a moderate level of industrial formulation. While reasonably balanced with recognizable ingredients, the inclusion of soy lecithin and other additives suggests this product is more of a snack best enjoyed with occasional awareness rather than daily intake. Selecting a version that limits refined oils could enhance the overall ingredient integrity.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined oils
- Additives
- Vague ingredients
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural flavor — Vague ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- Canola oil (5/10) — Refined industrial oil.
- Maltodextrin (5/10) — Used in processing, increasing complexity.
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Lacks transparency in formulation.
Better choice tips
- Seek brands that use whole grains.
- Avoid products with refined oils.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Wheat flour, sweetened dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), canola oil, dextrose, sugar, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, oats, anhydrous milk fat, cornstarch, honey, cinnamon, salt, maltodextrin, soy lecithin (emulsifier), natural flavor.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Lacks transparency in formulation.
Additional note
Broad category; lacks specifics.
Canola oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
It is a refined industrial oil, often debated.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil with debate.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Used in processing, increasing complexity.
Additional note
Refined starch derivative.
DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
It’s a refined sugar source.
Additional note
Refined sugar with mild processing.
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Soy lecithin (emulsifier)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used to stabilize mixtures.
Additional note
Common emulsifier in processing.
Wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
It is refined, lowering nutrient density.
Additional note
Standard refined flour with low concern.
Sweetened dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernDried fruit
What this is
Dried fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Sweeteners and oil add processing layers.
Additional note
Added sugar and oil increase processing.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerAdditive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Standard sweetener, adds calories.
Additional note
Standard sweetener.
CornstarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Adds processing complexity.
Additional note
Refined starch, mild process.
Anhydrous milk fatConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy fat
What this is
Dairy fat
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Stable fat source with some refinement.
Additional note
Clarified butter, mild concern.
HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNatural sweetener
What this is
Natural sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Natural sweetener.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, low concern.
Pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Nutritive whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Whole seed, nutrient-rich.
Sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed, nutritious.
Additional note
Nutrient-dense whole seed.
OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food providing fiber.
Additional note
Whole grain, fiber-rich.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole spice
What this is
Whole spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Used as a spice, no concern.
Additional note
Whole spice, standard use.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple seasoning
What this is
Simple seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Central flavor component.
Additional note
Basic mineral, essential nutrient.
This analysis is based on ingredients for general informational purposes and is not health advice. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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 "pumpkin seed", "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", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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", "dextrose", "maltodextrin". 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
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", "maltodextrin". 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", "maltodextrin". 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 (Canola oil)
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: Family watchlist items (Canola oil)
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: Family watchlist items (Canola oil)
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", "oat". 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 "pumpkin seed", "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 Phyllo Crisps 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?
Trader Joe's Phyllo Crisps shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Phyllo Crisps: 10g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains pumpkin seeds; Provides sunflower seeds; Low sodium content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High added sugar; Processed canola oil; Contains dextrose.
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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