Snacks
Sun maid strawberry & vanilla yogurt flavored raisins
6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 22
Sun maid strawberry & vanilla yogurt flavored raisins scores 22 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 60.7 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better dried fruit
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Sun-Dried Raisins Great Value · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Organic California Raisins Sun-Dried 365 Whole Foods Market · 340 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
California Sun-Dried Raisins Sun-Maid · 15 oz (425 g) Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Sun-dried california raisins Schnucks · 20 oz/567 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Organic Sun Dried Raisins Newman's Own · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sun maid strawberry & vanilla yogurt flavored raisins
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Hydrogenated oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Dextrin minus 1.5 points
- Shellac (confectioner's glaze) minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 60.7 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 17.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 78 = 22
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.9 g |
| Sugars | 60.7 g |
| Added sugars | 32.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 box (28 g)
Ingredients
- Flavored Coatings (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk], Whey, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Extract) (not recognized)
- Raisins
- Tapioca Dextrin
- Citric Acid
- Confectioners Glaze
- Natural Flavor
- Vegetable Juice (For Color)
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Flavored Coatings (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk], Whey, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Extract), Raisins, Tapioca Dextrin, Citric Acid, Confectioners Glaze, Natural Flavor, Vegetable Juice (For Color).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy
- Not vegan
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org