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Ocean Spray Craisins, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Ocean Spray craisins, fruit clusters, cranberry almond received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This reads as a sweetened fruit-and-grain snack cluster rather than a simple recipe, with real almonds and cranberries buried under multiple sweetener and oil inputs. It is better suited to eating occasionally than as a daily staple. The main drivers are stacked refined sweeteners, canola and sunflower oils, glycerine, and an undisclosed natural flavor. Main considerations include multiple refined sweeteners stacked together, canola and sunflower oils, and vague natural flavor. Simpler options: Choose plain almonds and rolled oats with unsweetened dried fruit; look for snacks sweetened with honey or nothing extra.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Multiple refined sweeteners stacked together
- Canola and sunflower oils
- Vague natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain almonds and rolled oats with unsweetened dried fruit
- Look for snacks sweetened with honey or nothing extra
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Ocean Spray Craisins, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond
- Brand
- Ocean Spray
- Category
- Snacks (source: Wholesome Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00031200014641- Serving size
- 28 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
Craisins, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond
Ocean Spray
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Glycerine, canola oil, and sunflower oil stand out, plus several refined sweeteners like brown rice syrup, oat syrup solids, and sugar.
Consider This
Vague natural flavor and layered sweetener systems are typical of more formulated snack clusters.
Good Substitutes
Plain almonds with dried fruit and rolled oats, sweetened only with honey or nothing extra.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis reads as a sweetened fruit-and-grain snack cluster rather than a simple recipe, with real almonds and cranberries buried under multiple sweetener and oil inputs. It is better suited to eating occasionally than as a daily staple. The main drivers are stacked refined sweeteners, canola and sunflower oils, glycerine, and an undisclosed natural flavor.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple refined sweeteners stacked together
- Canola and sunflower oils
- Vague natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Brown rice syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
- Oat syrup solids — Refined sweetener solids
- Canola oil — Refined seed oil
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Brown rice syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener syrup.
- Oat syrup solids (6/10) — Refined sweetener solids.
- Canola oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain almonds and rolled oats with unsweetened dried fruit.
- Look for snacks sweetened with honey or nothing extra.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, GLYCERINE, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL), ALMONDS, RICE FLOUR, BROWN RICE SYRUP, WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, OAT SYRUP SOLIDS, SUGAR, MOLASSES, CANOLA OIL, SALT, BARLEY MALT SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, HONEY.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Brown rice syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrups add sweetness and binding in a concentrated form.
Additional note
Refined sweetener syrup.
Oat syrup solidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Refined sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Concentrated refined sweetener from a grain base.
Additional note
Refined oat-derived sweetener solids.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener solids.
Canola oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged for watchlist awareness.
Additional note
Refined seed oil.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is broad and does not name its specific sources.
Additional note
Undisclosed flavor system.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
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Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, glycerine, citric acid, sunflower oil)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetened dried fruitWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetened dried fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added sugar and oils make this more than plain dried fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened dried fruit with added sugar, glycerine, and sunflower oil.
Family watchlist
Glycerine and sunflower oil are added inputs.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar appears more than once in this list.
Additional note
Added refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
Barley malt syrupConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Another concentrated syrup sweetener in the list.
Additional note
Malt-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Concentrated syrup sweetener.
Rice flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour adds bulk and binding rather than whole-grain integrity.
Additional note
Refined grain flour used as a binder.
MolassesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Adds sweetness and flavor as a sugar byproduct.
Additional note
Sugarcane byproduct syrup.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with low concern at this amount.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable natural sweetener with low concern.
Additional note
Natural sweetener.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole nut.
Whole grain rolled oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain with no added concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "molasses". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "rice". 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", "almond". 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 "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 "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", "rice", "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", "rice", "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 "malt". 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 (Brown rice syrup)
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 (Brown rice syrup)
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 (Brown rice syrup)
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 "flour", "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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 Ocean Spray Craisins, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond 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, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Ocean Spray Craisins, Fruit Clusters, Cranberry Almond: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown rice syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains almonds and whole grain rolled oats; Provides some fiber (3g per serving); Dried cranberries offer fruit-based ingredients.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars and syrups (sugar, brown rice, oat, molasses, honey); Seed oils (canola, sunflower) present; Several processing aids and flavorings.
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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