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Sun-Maid Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Sun-Maid mini-snacks vanilla yog covered raisins 10-ct bag/.5oz ctn received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Raisins are the honest core here, but the coating is doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work with sugar, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, dextrin, and a glaze. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack. The label is not outrageous, but it reads more like a candy coating on fruit than a plain food. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, soy lecithin emulsifier and multi-part coating system, and confectioners glaze as a watchlist glazing agent. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit; look for dried fruit with no coating, glaze, or hydrogenated oil.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Soy lecithin emulsifier and multi-part coating system
- Confectioners glaze as a watchlist glazing agent
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit
- Look for dried fruit with no coating, glaze, or hydrogenated oil
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Sun-Maid Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn
- Brand
- Sun-Maid
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
00041143092798- Serving size
- 14 g (1 box (14g))
- 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
Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn
Sun-Maid
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and soy lecithin emulsifier sit inside the yogurt coating, adding formulation work to an otherwise simple raisin snack.
Consider This
Vanilla yogurt flavored coating, tapioca dextrin, and confectioners glaze are typical of factory-formulated coated snacks rather than plain fruit.
Good Substitutes
Plain raisins or dried fruit with a dab of real yogurt or a dusting of cinnamon keeps things simpler and easier to track.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityRaisins are the honest core here, but the coating is doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work with sugar, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, dextrin, and a glaze. Best treated as an occasional treat rather than an everyday snack. The label is not outrageous, but it reads more like a candy coating on fruit than a plain food.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Soy lecithin emulsifier and multi-part coating system
- Confectioners glaze as a watchlist glazing agent
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated oil
- Confectioners Glaze — Glazing agent; insect-derived source
- Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Vanilla Yogurt Flavored Coating (6/10) — Multi-part coating with hydrogenated oil and emulsifier.
- Confectioners Glaze (6/10) — Glazing agent with watchlist source context.
- Tapioca Dextrin (5/10) — Refined starch-derived texture helper.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit.
- Look for dried fruit with no coating, glaze, or hydrogenated oil.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Ingredients: Vanilla Yogurt Flavored Coating (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk], Whey, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Extract), Raisins, Tapioca Dextrin, Confectioners Glaze.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Vanilla Yogurt Flavored CoatingConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCoating blendWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Coating blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Multi-part coating system built for flavor and texture rather than simple whole food.
Additional note
Coating blend containing sugar, hydrogenated oil, milk solids, and emulsifier.
Family watchlist
Contains hydrogenated oil and emulsifier.
Confectioners GlazeConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Glazing agent sourced from insect secretions, often flagged by users for source.
Additional note
Shellac-based glazing agent used for shine.
Family watchlist
Glazing agent; source may matter to some users.
Tapioca DextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Refined starch fraction used as a texture and coating helper.
Additional note
Starch-derived ingredient used for texture and binding.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food base of the product.
Additional note
Dried grapes, a simple recognizable fruit.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating. Scores reflect ingredient list only. 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". 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". 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". 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". 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", "whey", "yogurt". 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", "whey", "yogurt". 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 "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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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 "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, 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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Sun-Maid Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Sun-Maid Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Sun-Maid Mini-Snacks Vanilla Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bag/.5oz Ctn: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar in coating. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains whole raisins; Small single-serve portion; Some dairy protein from yogurt solids.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first coating ingredient; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil present; Confectionery coating adds 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 prepared meals 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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