DRIED CRANBERRIES

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Is DRIED CRANBERRIES healthy?

DRIED CRANBERRIES scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains cranberries, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content, but it is heavily processed with added sugar and sunflower oil.

How processed is DRIED CRANBERRIES?

DRIED CRANBERRIES is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive DRIED CRANBERRIES' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberries counts in its favor; Sugar, Sunflower oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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DRIED CRANBERRIES

Hannaford Bros. Co.
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Hannaford Bros. Co.
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains cranberries, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content, but it is heavily processed with added sugar and sunflower oil. The refined sugar contributes empty calories and potential health risks, while sunflower oil, a seed oil, can promote inflammation due to its high omega-6 fatty acid content. The processing level and presence of these ingredients limit the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 3

Cranberries
Good

Cranberries are a natural fruit rich in antioxidants and vitamins. They provide dietary fiber and have potential health benefits such as urinary tract health support. The natural sugars in whole cranberries are balanced by their fiber content.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, cranberries support urinary tract health and provide dietary fiber.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar is associated with increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. It provides empty calories with no nutritional benefits. Excessive consumption can lead to various health issues including insulin resistance.

Risks

High intake of refined sugar can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

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Sunflower oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. It is often highly processed and lacks beneficial nutrients. The high omega-6 content can disrupt the omega-3 to omega-6 balance in the diet.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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