Dried cranberries
Mariani, sweetened dried cranberries
30 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 56
Mariani, sweetened dried cranberries scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 70 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better dried fruit
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Sweetened Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray · 64 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 78 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Unsweetened Dried Cranberries Honestly Cranberry · 3 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic Dried Cranberries No Added Sugar Patience Fruit & Co · 4 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 80 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Sweetened dried mango Great Value · 6 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Dried Cranberries Trader Joe's Less sugar · No added sugars Score 77 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mariani, sweetened dried cranberries
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 70 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 350 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 44.5 = 55.5 → 56
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 350 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.5 g |
| Sugars | 70 g |
| Added sugars | 65 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.33 cup (40 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL*.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More dried cranberries on GoodSwap
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Craisins Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray · 20 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray Craisins · 48 oz High in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo additives Score 58 out of 100 Okay -
Sweetened Dried Cranberries Great Value · 20 oz/567 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray · 6 oz (170 g) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 48 out of 100 Okay -
Craisins Dried Cranberries Ocean Spray · 43 oz/1221 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 37 out of 100 Poor
More from Mariani
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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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk