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Sun-Maid Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Ctn: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Sun-Maid strawberry & vanilla yogurt covered raisins 6-pack/1oz ctn received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads less like a fruit snack and more like a candy coating layered over raisins. Raisins are the simple part, but the yogurt coating leans on refined sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, emulsifiers, glaze, and vague natural flavor, so it is better as an occasional treat than a frequent everyday snack. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, confectioners glaze and vague natural flavor, and multiple emulsifiers and texture helpers. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings; pair plain dried fruit with roasted nuts for a simpler snack.
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 the coating
- Confectioners glaze and vague natural flavor
- Multiple emulsifiers and texture helpers
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings
- Pair plain dried fruit with roasted nuts for a simpler snack
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Sun-Maid Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Ctn
- Brand
- Sun-Maid
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
00041143090534- Serving size
- 28 g (1 box (28g))
- 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
Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Ctn
Sun-Maid
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, confectioners glaze, and soy lecithin make this coating feel more engineered than a simple snack.
Consider This
Sugar, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, and vague flavor systems are typical of factory-formulated confection coatings.
Good Substitutes
Plain raisins with a bit of real dried fruit or simply roasted nuts give a far simpler ingredient profile.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads less like a fruit snack and more like a candy coating layered over raisins. Raisins are the simple part, but the yogurt coating leans on refined sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, emulsifiers, glaze, and vague natural flavor, so it is better as an occasional treat than a frequent everyday snack.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Confectioners glaze and vague natural flavor
- Multiple emulsifiers and texture helpers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated fat
- Confectioners Glaze — Shellac-based glaze
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier
Highest concern ingredients
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated fat used for texture and shelf stability.
- Confectioners Glaze (7/10) — Shellac-based glazing agent.
- Soy Lecithin (6/10) — Emulsifier used to hold the coating together.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings.
- Pair plain dried fruit with roasted nuts for a simpler snack.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Ingredients: Flavored Coatings (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, Citric Acid, Confectioners Glaze, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Juice (For Color).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilConcern 8/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Hydrogenated oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated oils are a common family watchlist flag.
Additional note
Hydrogenated fat used for texture and shelf stability.
Family watchlist
Hydrogenated oil often flagged by users.
Confectioners GlazeConcern 7/10 — Higher concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Shellac-based glaze is an animal-derived, non-food-type coating.
Additional note
Shellac-based glazing agent used for shine.
Family watchlist
Shellac-based glaze, animal-derived source.
Flavored CoatingsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCoating systemWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Coating system
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Bundles sugar, hydrogenated oil, and emulsifiers into one engineered layer.
Additional note
Coating system built from several refined and additive components.
Family watchlist
Contains multiple refined and additive inputs.
Soy LecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are functional additives that help the coating hold together.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to blend coating fats and solids.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier and soy-derived additive.
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Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor can hide many undisclosed flavor components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with undisclosed sources.
Tapioca DextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarch derivativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Starch derivative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dextrin is a processed starch used for texture and coating structure.
Additional note
Modified starch used for texture and binding.
Family watchlist
Processed starch used as a texture helper.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a primary sweetener in the coating.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, a major ingredient in the coating.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
Vegetable Juice (For Color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added for color rather than as a core food ingredient.
Additional note
Used for color, specific source not identified.
Family watchlist
Color-functional ingredient with unspecified vegetable source.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy fraction
What this is
Dairy fraction
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Whey is a separated dairy fraction used for texture and protein.
Additional note
Dairy byproduct, separated from milk.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Citric acid is a common acidulant and mild preservative helper.
Additional note
Acidulant commonly used for tartness and preservation.
Nonfat Dry MilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried dairy is a mild, category-expected processing step.
Additional note
Dried dairy ingredient, mildly processed.
Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk]Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried yogurt powder is a mild processing step.
Additional note
Dried cultured dairy ingredient, mildly processed.
Natural Vanilla ExtractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Vanilla extract is a recognizable flavoring with mild processing.
Additional note
Flavoring extract, lightly processed.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Raisins are a simple, recognizable dried fruit.
Additional note
Dried grapes, simple recognizable fruit.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation score, not a medical safety rating. It reflects how simple or engineered the ingredient list appears. 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 "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.
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 "soy". 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 Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz 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 Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Ctn shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Sun-Maid Strawberry & Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Ctn: 12g added 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 with some fiber; Single-serve portion size; Dried fruit base.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient, high sugar per serving; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in coating; Multiple additives, colors, 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 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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