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Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Cartons: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Sun-Maid vanilla yogurt covered raisins 6-pack/1oz cartons received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Raisins are a simple fruit, but this product coats them in a vanilla yogurt flavored compound that leans on hydrogenated oil, emulsifier, and glaze to hold its shape and feel. The label reads more like a candy-style coating system than a plain snack. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily default, and lean toward plain dried fruit when you want something simpler. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, soy lecithin emulsifier and tapioca dextrin texture helpers, and confectioners glaze finish. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings; look for dried fruit with only fruit and no added oils, emulsifiers, or glazes.
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 tapioca dextrin texture helpers
- Confectioners glaze finish
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings
- Look for dried fruit with only fruit and no added oils, emulsifiers, or glazes
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Cartons
- Brand
- Sun-Maid
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
- GTIN / UPC
00041143090718- 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
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Cartons
Sun-Maid
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and soy lecithin emulsifier sit inside the coating, and confectioners glaze adds a shellac-based finish.
Consider This
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil, soy lecithin, tapioca dextrin, and confectioners glaze signal a factory-formulated coating rather than a simple kitchen recipe.
Good Substitutes
Plain raisins with a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt and a drizzle of real vanilla, or dark chocolate-dipped raisins made with cocoa butter and sugar.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityRaisins are a simple fruit, but this product coats them in a vanilla yogurt flavored compound that leans on hydrogenated oil, emulsifier, and glaze to hold its shape and feel. The label reads more like a candy-style coating system than a plain snack. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a daily default, and lean toward plain dried fruit when you want something simpler.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Soy lecithin emulsifier and tapioca dextrin texture helpers
- Confectioners glaze finish
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated oil
- Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier — Emulsifier
- Confectioners Glaze — Glazing agent
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Tapioca Dextrin — Modified starch derivative
Highest concern ingredients
- Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated industrial fat in the coating.
- Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier (6/10) — Emulsifier used to keep the coating blended.
- Confectioners Glaze (6/10) — Shellac-based glaze for shine.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without coatings.
- Look for dried fruit with only fruit and no added oils, emulsifiers, or glazes.
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.
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 an industrial fat many users want to flag.
Additional note
Hydrogenated fat used to set coating texture.
Family watchlist
Hydrogenated oil, a common family watchlist item.
Vanilla Yogurt Flavored CoatingConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCoatingVague label term
What this is
Coating
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
A layered coating system raises formulation concern beyond simple raisins.
Additional note
Compound coating built from several refined and dairy-derived components.
Soy Lecithin - An EmulsifierConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that signal engineered texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier added to keep the coating blended.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier, a formulation helper many users flag.
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 agents are a shine-and-shelf finish many users want flagged.
Additional note
Shellac-based glaze used for shine and coating.
Family watchlist
Glazing agent, commonly flagged by family watchlist users.
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Tapioca DextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarch derivativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Starch derivative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Dextrin is a starch derivative used as a texture and bulking helper.
Additional note
Modified starch fraction used for body and texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch derivative used as a formulation helper.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar contributes sweetness and calories.
Additional note
Refined sweetener used in the coating.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener many users track.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy protein
What this is
Dairy protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Whey is a separated dairy fraction added for texture and protein.
Additional note
Dairy protein fraction used in the coating.
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 common, with mild processing beyond whole food.
Additional note
Dried dairy ingredient used for flavor and texture.
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 processed dairy input used for flavor.
Additional note
Dried cultured dairy used for yogurt flavor.
Natural Vanilla ExtractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Vanilla extract is a recognizable flavoring.
Additional note
Flavoring extract with category-normal processing.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Raisins are a whole food base for this product.
Additional note
Dried grapes, a simple recognizable fruit.
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
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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Cartons shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 6-Pack/1oz Cartons: 17g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar (added 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 real raisins (dried fruit); Small single-serving portion; Some dairy protein from yogurt solids.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: 17g sugar per serving, largely added via coating; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in coating; Multiple additives and emulsifier (soy lecithin).
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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