Why does Craisins® Whole & Juicy Dried Cranberries receive a Nutri‑Score of D, and which nutrients drive this rating?

The Nutri‑Score D is mainly due to the very high sugar content (67.5 g per 100 g, including 60 g of added sugars) and the absence of protein or fat that could offset negative points; the product’s low fiber contribution helps a little, but the sugar load dominates the score.

How does the high sugar content in Craisins® affect people managing diabetes or hypertension?

The large amount of sugars can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is problematic for diabetes management, while the negligible salt does not impact hypertension; however, the overall sweet load makes regular consumption unsuitable for low‑sugar diets.

Is this dried cranberry snack suitable for vegan, gluten‑free and kosher diets?

Yes, the ingredient list contains only plant‑derived cranberries, cane sugar and processing‑aid oil, with no animal products, gluten‑containing grains, or non‑kosher substances, qualifying it for vegan, gluten‑free and kosher consumers.

Ocean Spray • 64 oz

Sweetened Dried Cranberries

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Craisins® Whole & Juicy Dried Cranberries are a plant‑based snack made primarily of cranberries, cane sugar and a small amount of refined sunflower oil used as a processing aid. The product is low in fat and salt and provides 7.5 g of fiber per 100 g, but it is extremely sweet, containing 67.5 g of total sugars (including 60 g of added sugars) and 325 kcal per 100 g. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food; it is vegan, gluten‑free and kosher, yet the high sugar level may be a concern for those limiting sugar intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal325 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates82.5 g

Sugars67.5 g

Added Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried fruit, this product contains significantly more sugar (67.5 g vs 48.5 g per 100 g) while providing virtually no fat or salt and slightly fewer calories.

Ingredients

cranberries, cane sugar. refined sunflower oil is used as a processing aid.

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Sweetened Dried Cranberries

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal325 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates82.5 g

Sugars67.5 g

Added Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dried fruit, this product contains significantly more sugar (67.5 g vs 48.5 g per 100 g) while providing virtually no fat or salt and slightly fewer calories.

Ingredients

cranberries, cane sugar. refined sunflower oil is used as a processing aid.

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35%

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