Dried Cranberry often contain large amounts of added sugar, which helps preserve the fruit and enhances the fruit’s natural tart flavor.
A 1/3-cup of dried cranberries contains 26 grams of sugar.
This is more than the 6 teaspoons, or 24 grams, recommended as a daily limit for women.
It’s close to the 9 teaspoons, or 36 grams, of sugar recommended as an upper limit for men.
If your diet contains too much sugar, you’re at an increased risk for unhealthy weight gain and tooth decay.
Too much sugar can also elevate triglycerides, increasing your risk of heart disease.
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