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Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Ocean Spray

Quick answer

High integrity

Ocean Spray craisins dried cranberries, strawberry received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is basically dried cranberries that have been sweetened and tuned for flavor and color, and the ingredient list is short and recognizable. It works as a treat to eat occasionally rather than a daily staple, given the 29 g of sugar per serving. The main reasons for the moderate rating are the added sugar and the vague natural flavors, not the cranberries themselves. Main considerations include added sugar, vague natural flavors, and color-adjusting concentrate. Simpler options: Choose dried cranberries with no added sugar or flavors; look for a shorter list that names specific fruit sources rather than natural flavors.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Added sugar
  • Vague natural flavors
  • Color-adjusting concentrate

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose dried cranberries with no added sugar or flavors
  • Look for a shorter list that names specific fruit sources rather than natural flavors

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry
Category
Snacks (source: Wholesome Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00031200028259
Serving size
40 g (0.25 cup)
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

Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry

Ocean Spray

High integrity

Warning Signs

Added sugar and "natural flavors" are the main things to notice here, since the flavor source is vague.

Consider This

Natural flavors and the elderberry juice concentrated only for color show this is a sweetened, flavor-and-color-adjusted fruit snack rather than plain dried fruit.

Good Substitutes

Plain unsweetened dried cranberries or a handful of fresh cranberries with a little honey or orange zest.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is basically dried cranberries that have been sweetened and tuned for flavor and color, and the ingredient list is short and recognizable. It works as a treat to eat occasionally rather than a daily staple, given the 29 g of sugar per serving. The main reasons for the moderate rating are the added sugar and the vague natural flavors, not the cranberries themselves.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Added sugar
  • Vague natural flavors
  • Color-adjusting concentrate

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener many users track.
  • Natural Flavors — Vague flavor category with undisclosed sources.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavors (5/10) — Vague flavor system with unspecified sources.
  • Sugar (4/10) — Added refined sweetener raising sugar content.
  • Elderberry Juice Concentrate (for color) (3/10) — Concentrate added to adjust color.

Better choice tips

  • Choose dried cranberries with no added sugar or flavors.
  • Look for a shorter list that names specific fruit sources rather than natural flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, ELDERBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR).

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

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

  1. Natural FlavorsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor systems hide specific source and processing details.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor category with undisclosed source and processing.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with unspecified sources.

  2. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar is a refined sweetener many users track closely.

    Additional note

    Added sweetener increasing sugar content.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users track.

  3. Elderberry Juice Concentrate (for color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Concentrate used for color signals formulation beyond plain fruit.

    Additional note

    Concentrated juice used mainly for color adjustment.

  4. Citric AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    A common acidulant added for tartness and shelf stability.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant, mostly used for tartness and preservation.

View all 5 ingredient assessments
  1. CranberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit forms the base of the product.

    Additional note

    Dried whole fruit, the base ingredient.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-quality estimate, not a medical safety rating. It reflects how simple or formulated the listed ingredients appear. 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-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". 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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry 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.

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?

Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Strawberry: 29g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole dried fruit base; Some fiber per serving; No sodium or saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a major component; Sugar around 29g per 40g serving; Contains added natural flavors.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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