Yogurt-covered raisins
Rated by 11 diets
Diet Ratings
Per 1oz (28g): ~22g net carbs (raisins are dried fruit with concentrated sugar). Yogurt coating adds additional sugar. Fundamentally incompatible with ketosis regardless of portion.
Yogurt coating is a dairy product made from milk. Explicitly excluded from vegan diet regardless of raisin content.
Contains dairy (yogurt coating) and refined sugar. While raisins are dried fruit, the yogurt coating and processing violate paleo principles.
Contains beneficial yogurt and dried fruit, but yogurt coating is typically sweetened with added sugars. Raisins are naturally high in sugar. Overall sugar content often excessive despite some nutritional components.
iSome Mediterranean practitioners accept yogurt-covered dried fruits as acceptable occasional treats, particularly if made with plain yogurt and minimal added sugar, viewing the probiotic and fruit benefits as worthwhile.
Raisins are dried fruit (plant-derived). While yogurt is animal-derived, the raisin component violates carnivore diet.
Contains dairy (yogurt coating) and added sugar, both explicitly excluded from Whole30.
Raisins are high-FODMAP due to concentrated fructose and polyols. Yogurt coating adds lactose. Combined, this snack exceeds low-FODMAP limits at any reasonable serving size.
Raisins provide fiber and potassium; yogurt coating adds calcium. However, yogurt coating is typically high in added sugar and saturated fat (often hydrogenated oils). Sodium variable. Better to eat plain raisins with plain yogurt. NIH DASH guidelines prefer whole foods; updated clinical interpretation accepts as occasional treat if sugar <5g per serving.
iNIH DASH guidelines recommend plain yogurt with fresh fruit over processed yogurt-covered snacks. Updated clinical interpretation tolerates low-sugar versions as occasional snack.
Combines high-glycemic dried fruit with added sugars in yogurt coating. Raisins are concentrated sugar sources; yogurt coating adds refined carbohydrates. Impossible to balance macros without excessive portions. No meaningful protein or healthy fat.
Raisins provide antioxidants but are concentrated sugar. Yogurt coating is typically sweetened chocolate or candy coating with added sugars and often hydrogenated oils. Net effect is high sugar with minimal probiotic benefit.
High sugar content (raisins + yogurt coating), minimal protein, and fat from coating. Triggers rapid blood sugar spikes and provides empty calories. Portion control is nearly impossible; easy to overconsume. Contradicts GLP-1 principle of nutrient density per calorie.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–5/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.