Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries

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Is Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries healthy?

Premium 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 is processed and contains added sugar and sunflower oil, which are less desirable ingredients.

How processed is Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries?

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

Which ingredients drive Premium Sweetened 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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Premium Sweetened Dried Cranberries

Decas Farms
60 Fair

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Decas Cranberry Sales, Inc.
Category Fruits
Summary

This product is processed and contains added sugar and sunflower oil, which are less desirable ingredients. The high sugar content significantly increases the glycemic load, while sunflower oil, a seed oil, is associated with potential inflammation. Despite the presence of cranberries, which offer some nutritional benefits, the overall processing and ingredient quality limit its healthfulness.

Key ingredients 3

Cranberries
Good

Cranberries are a natural source of antioxidants and vitamins. They are known for their potential to support urinary tract health. The drying process concentrates their nutrients, although it also increases sugar content.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that may support urinary tract health and reduce oxidative stress.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar is associated with increased calorie intake and potential weight gain. It can contribute to metabolic disorders when consumed in excess. The addition of sugar increases the overall glycemic load of the product.

Risks

Excessive consumption of refined sugar can lead to obesity, type 2 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 extracted using high-heat and chemical processes, which may degrade its nutritional quality. Compared to healthier oils like olive or avocado oil, sunflower oil is less beneficial.

Risks

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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