Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries

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Is Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries healthy?

Organic Sweetened 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 organic cranberries, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and organic certification.

How processed is Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries?

Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Cranberries counts in its favor; Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice 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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Organic Sweetened Dried Cranberries

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60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Dried Fruits
Summary

This product contains organic cranberries, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and organic certification. However, it is heavily sweetened with organic cane sugar and evaporated cane juice, contributing to a high sugar content that poses health risks such as weight gain and metabolic issues. Additionally, the use of organic sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, further impacts the healthiness of the product due to its potential to promote inflammation.

Key ingredients 4

Organic Cranberries
Good

Organic cranberries are a natural source of antioxidants and vitamins. Being organic, they are free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. They provide dietary fiber and vitamin C, supporting overall health.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which support immune function and reduce oxidative stress. Provides dietary fiber that aids in digestion.

Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Organic cane sugar is a refined sugar that contributes to high caloric intake without providing essential nutrients. Despite being organic, it still poses similar health risks as regular sugar. Excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and metabolic issues.

Risks

High sugar intake can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, and dental cavities.

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Organic Evaporated Cane Juice
Bad

Evaporated cane juice is a form of sugar that is less processed than white sugar but still contributes to high sugar intake. It is essentially sugar with a different name, providing similar health risks. Organic status does not reduce its caloric content or impact on blood sugar levels.

Risks

Can contribute to weight gain, insulin resistance, and dental issues when consumed in excess.

Organic Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess. The extraction process often involves high heat and chemicals, which can degrade oil quality. Organic certification does not mitigate the high omega-6 content.

Risks

High omega-6 content may promote inflammation and imbalance omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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