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Sun-Maid PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Sun-Maid pb&j yogurt covered raisins 6-pack/.75oz cartons received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Raisins are a recognizable whole fruit, but this product is mostly a coating system built from refined fats, sugar, color additives, and glaze. Its label relies heavily on texture, color, and flavor helpers, so it reads as a processed treat rather than a simple snack. Better to enjoy occasionally than as a regular fruit substitute. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in coating, titanium dioxide and annatto color additives, and confectioners glaze and gum acacia additives. Simpler options: Choose plain dried fruit with no coating or glaze; look for snacks without hydrogenated oils or titanium dioxide.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in coating
- Titanium dioxide and annatto color additives
- Confectioners glaze and gum acacia additives
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain dried fruit with no coating or glaze
- Look for snacks without hydrogenated oils or titanium dioxide
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Sun-Maid PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons
- Brand
- Sun-Maid
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Fruit Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
00041143090565- Serving size
- 21 g (1 carton (21g))
- 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
PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons
Sun-Maid
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, titanium dioxide, and confectioners glaze stand out in this coated snack.
Consider This
Flavored coatings built from sugar, palm kernel oil, peanut oil, soy lecithin, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated snack coatings.
Good Substitutes
Plain raisins with a spoonful of real peanut butter and a sprinkle of dried yogurt or nuts make a simpler swap.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityRaisins are a recognizable whole fruit, but this product is mostly a coating system built from refined fats, sugar, color additives, and glaze. Its label relies heavily on texture, color, and flavor helpers, so it reads as a processed treat rather than a simple snack. Better to enjoy occasionally than as a regular fruit substitute.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in coating
- Titanium dioxide and annatto color additives
- Confectioners glaze and gum acacia additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated fat used for texture and stability
- Titanium Dioxide — Color additive used for whitening
- Confectioners Glaze — Shellac-based glazing agent
- Gum Acacia — Gum used as emulsifier and stabilizer
Highest concern ingredients
- Flavored Coatings (7/10) — Refined fats, emulsifier, and vague flavor components
- Confectioners Glaze (7/10) — Shellac-based, animal-derived glazing agent
- Gum Acacia (6/10) — Gum used as stabilizer and emulsifier
Better choice tips
- Choose plain dried fruit with no coating or glaze
- Look for snacks without hydrogenated oils or titanium dioxide
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Flavored Coatings (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Nonfat Dry Milk, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey, Nonfat Milk], Whey Powder, Peanut Oil, Salt, Color Added [Titanium Dioxide, Annatto, Vegetable Juice], Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Vanilla, Natural Flavor), Raisins, Gum Acacia, Tapioca Dextrin, Citric Acid, Confectioners Glaze.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Flavored CoatingsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernCoating systemWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Coating system
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Bundles several refined and formulation-oriented inputs into one coating
Additional note
Multi-part coating system with sugar, fats, emulsifier, and flavors
Family watchlist
Contains refined fats, emulsifier, and vague flavor components
Confectioners GlazeConcern 7/10 — Higher concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Glazing agent derived from an insect-based source
Additional note
Shellac-based glazing agent, animal-derived source
Family watchlist
Shellac-based glaze is animal-derived and often flagged
Gum AcaciaConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGumWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gum
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a texture and stabilizing additive
Additional note
Plant gum used as emulsifier and stabilizer
Family watchlist
Gums are commonly flagged for formulation helper use
Tapioca DextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch derivative
What this is
Starch derivative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch fraction used as a formulation helper
Additional note
Refined starch derivative used for texture and bulk
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Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant that helps flavor and shelf stability
Additional note
Acidulant commonly used for tartness and preservation
RaisinsConcern 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
Dried whole grape, simple recognizable food
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple or formulated an ingredient list appears. 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
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.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "hydrogenated". 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 "flour", "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", "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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)
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", "soy", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel", "hydrogenated". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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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 PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons 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 PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons shows about 0.38g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Sun-Maid PB&j Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/.75oz Cartons: 12g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains real raisins as the fruit base; Small single-serving carton portion; Modest protein from peanut and dairy powders.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and palm kernel oil are the first coating ingredients; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil signals processing; Artificial colors (titanium dioxide, vegetable juice colorants).
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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