Cranberries

88 Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
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Summary

Cranberries are a minimally processed, nutrient-rich fruit with high antioxidant content, providing vitamins C, E, and K, as well as fiber and manganese. They support urinary tract health and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. As a whole food with no additives or harmful ingredients, they are rated highly for their nutritional value and minimal processing. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

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Cranberries
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Cranberries are a nutrient-rich fruit known for their high antioxidant content. They contain vitamins C, E, and K, as well as fiber and manganese. The natural compounds in cranberries may support urinary tract health and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

Benefits

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins that support overall health. May help prevent urinary tract infections and reduce inflammation.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

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Cranberries

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Common questions

Is Cranberries healthy?

Cranberries scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Cranberries are a minimally processed, nutrient-rich fruit with high antioxidant content, providing vitamins C, E, and K, as well as fiber and manganese.

How processed is Cranberries?

Cranberries is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cranberries' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberries counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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