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Ocean Spray Craisins, Dried Cranberries: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Ocean Spray

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Ocean Spray craisins, dried cranberries received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a short list, but the fruit is sweetened, texturized, and moistened with refined and artificial helpers. The fiber and sugar boost the sweetness, so it's better as an occasional treat than a daily snack. Stick to a small portion and choose a version with fewer added inputs when you can. Main considerations include soluble corn fiber as an isolated texture and bulk helper, sucralose as an artificial sweetener, and added sugar and glycerin. Simpler options: Choose plain dried cranberries with no added sugar or sweetener; enjoy a small portion, since the sweetened versions are more of an occasional treat.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Soluble corn fiber as an isolated texture and bulk helper
  • Sucralose as an artificial sweetener
  • Added sugar and glycerin

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain dried cranberries with no added sugar or sweetener
  • Enjoy a small portion, since the sweetened versions are more of an occasional treat

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Ocean Spray Craisins, Dried Cranberries
Category
Snacks (source: Wholesome Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00031200025890
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

Ocean Spray

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soluble corn fiber and glycerin are refined, lab-built helpers doing texture and moisture work here.

Consider This

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener, and sugar plus soluble corn fiber add sweetness and bulk beyond the fruit itself.

Good Substitutes

Plain dried cranberries with no added sugar, or fresh cranberries you dry yourself with a little honey.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a short list, but the fruit is sweetened, texturized, and moistened with refined and artificial helpers. The fiber and sugar boost the sweetness, so it's better as an occasional treat than a daily snack. Stick to a small portion and choose a version with fewer added inputs when you can.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Soluble corn fiber as an isolated texture and bulk helper
  • Sucralose as an artificial sweetener
  • Added sugar and glycerin

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sucralose — Artificial sweetener
  • Sugar — Refined added sweetener
  • Glycerin — Functional humectant

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sucralose (7/10) — Artificial sweetener added for sweetness.
  • Soluble corn fiber (5/10) — Isolated fiber used for bulk and texture.
  • Glycerin (5/10) — Humectant that controls moisture.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain dried cranberries with no added sugar or sweetener.
  • Enjoy a small portion, since the sweetened versions are more of an occasional treat.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRANBERRIES, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, SUGAR, GLYCERIN, SUCRALOSE.

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

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

  1. SucraloseConcern 7/10 — Higher concernArtificial sweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Artificial sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial sweeteners are a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Artificial high-intensity sweetener added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial sweetener added to the product.

  2. Soluble corn fiberConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberWatchlist

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fiber signals formulation beyond the plain fruit.

    Additional note

    Isolated corn-derived fiber used as a bulking and texture helper.

    Family watchlist

    Refined isolated fiber added for texture and bulk.

  3. GlycerinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Humectant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Glycerin is a formulation helper used to control moisture.

    Additional note

    Humectant that keeps the fruit soft and moist.

    Family watchlist

    Functional humectant added for moisture and texture.

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar raises the sweetness and sugar content.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added on top of the fruit's natural sugars.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener.

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  1. CranberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    The fruit itself is a simple, recognizable base.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole fruit base.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient formulation only, not a medical or 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.

  • 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 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 shows about 10g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Ocean Spray Craisins, Dried Cranberries: 14g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar, Sucralose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole cranberry fruit as primary ingredient; Good fiber per serving (10 g); Zero sodium and zero saturated fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a major component; Contains artificial sweetener sucralose; Glycerin and soluble corn fiber indicate processing.

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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