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Stacys Pita Chips Tomato & Basil
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Stacys Pita Chips Tomato & Basil

Stacy's
7.33 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stacy's Pita Chips Tomato & Basil arrive in a 7.33 oz sealed bag you’d find tucked on the snack aisle alongside crackers, pretzels and other flavored chips—often near hummus and refrigerated dips in grocery displays or on endcaps for party snacks. The brand leans into an artisan-meets-convenience story: a slow-baked claim (“up to 14 hours”) and simple-seeming ingredients position it as a slightly elevated alternative to mass chips, aimed at busy, taste-minded shoppers who want a “better-for-you” snack without sacrificing crunch. Packaging is adult-oriented rather than kid-focused—no cartoon characters—marketing toward millennials and families who prize texture and flavor. Label cues include “natural flavors,” “organic cane sugar” (in a small amount), and visible whole wheat flour on the ingredient list, creating a light health halo despite the presence of enriched/refined flours and industrial oils. It’s not presented as certified organic. Sensory details: each chip is thin, crisp and aggressively crunchy with a toasted pita chew, a tomato-forward tang and herbaceous basil and garlic notes; rosemary extract and ascorbic acid are used as antioxidants to stabilize flavor. Rituals: scooped with hummus, paired with soup, layered on lunch kits, or offered at casual gatherings and game-day spreads. In plain terms, these are industrially produced snack crisps—formulated, seasoned and shelf-stabilized for convenience—rather than a homemade flatbread. The product sits culturally as an easy, slightly upscale snack option that bridges 'everyday indulgence' and 'mindful choice' in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Organic, Cane, Sugar,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Sea, Salt,, Wheat, Gluten,, Dried, Tomato,, Yeast,, Natural, Flavors,, Spices, (Including, Basil),, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Garlic,, Ascorbic, Acid, (Antioxidant),, and, Rosemary, Extract, (Antioxidant)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined/enriched flours, industrial vegetable oils, added flavorings and antioxidants—formulated, shelf-stable ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Stacys Pita Chips Tomato & Basil

The Tomato & Basil Pita Chips can be a tasty snack option, but whether they’re 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. At 140 calories per serving with 5g of fat and 2g of fiber, they can be a better choice than some heavier snacks, especially when you’re craving something crunchy. Just remember, balance is key — it’s all about how they fit into your overall eating pattern.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgicindulgent
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