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Sunsweet Bite-Sized Prunes
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Sunsweet Bite-Sized Prunes

Sunsweet
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sunsweet Bite-Sized Prunes arrive on store shelves as a familiar, no-frills entry in the dried fruit aisle — typically shelved near nuts, trail mixes, dates and other baking fruits rather than fresh produce. Packaged in a resealable 16 oz plastic pouch with a clear window and a simple label proclaiming “bite-sized” and “pitted,” the product reads as an everyday pantry staple for quick snacks and recipe use. You’d spot it on grocery runs for lunchbox refills, road-trip snack shopping, or when stocking up for holiday baking that calls for plumped, sticky fruit. The brand leans on decades of association with natural fruit and digestive wellness, so its marketing skews toward adults and parents wanting a perceived wholesome option; it’s not targeted at kids with cartoons or candy-style branding. The front label emphasizes fruit simplicity (pitted prunes), and while the packaging conveys a “natural” fruit halo, there’s no organic badge on the typical bag. Processing is modest: these are dried plums with a preservative to maintain freshness and shelf-stability. Sensory-first impressions are dark, glossy fruit with a supple, slightly sticky chew and deep, caramel-like sweetness; the bite-sized format invites popping one or two pieces between errands or stirring into oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods. Rituals range from adding a few to a morning bowl of cereal, packing them in a commuter snack bag, or using them as a sweet, moist element in cakes and stuffing. Overall, Sunsweet’s pouch presents a convenient, familiar go-to for shoppers seeking fruit-based, ready-to-eat snacks with old-fashioned pantry utility.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 11
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars14g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pitted, Prunes, (Dried, Plums),, Potassium, Sorbate, (as, a, Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is primarily dried fruit with a single preservative (potassium sorbate), so it is a processed food rather than an ultra-processed formulation; the minimal ingredient list and simple preservation align with NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Sunsweet Bite-Sized Prunes

Sunsweet prunes are a pretty solid snack option! With 100 calories per serving, they offer a natural sweetness from fruit without added sugars. They also pack a good amount of dietary fiber, which can help with digestion. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so if you’re watching your sugar intake, keep that in mind!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
holiday-baking

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