Raisins
Second Nature Wholesome Medley
14 oz/396 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 30
Second Nature Wholesome Medley scores 30 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 35.7 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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Snack Medley — Sweetened Dried Cranberries & Blueberries Ocean Spray · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 68 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Dried Fruit Medley Bettergoods · 170 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 58 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Air-Dried Super Berry Medley Whitney Jordan Naturals Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 58 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Sun maid raisin medley ounce Sun-Maid · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Organic soft dried fruit medley Whole Foods Market · 7.1 oz/200 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 67 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Wholesome Medley
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 35.7 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 70.5 = 29.5 → 30
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). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 32.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars | 35.7 g |
| Added sugars | 25 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 14.3 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Ingredients
- PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT)
- DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
- DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT AND VANILLA) (moderate concern)
- ALMONDS (ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER OIL)
- CASHEWS (CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT)
- DRIED CHERRIES (TART CHERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
Label text, as published
PEANUTS (PEANUTS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT), DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL). DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, SALT AND VANILLA). ALMONDS (ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER OIL). CASHEWS (CASHEWS, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT). DRIED CHERRIES (TART CHERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More raisins on GoodSwap
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Organic Raisins Sun-Maid · 32 oz High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Golden Raisins Sun-Maid · 12 oz High in sugar Score 79 out of 100 Good -
California Raisins Southern Grove · 467 g High in sugarNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sun-Dried Raisins Great Value · 567 g High in sugarNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic California Raisins Sun-Dried 365 Whole Foods Market · 340 g High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic Raisins Sun-Maid · 4 lb High in sugarCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
More from Second Nature
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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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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