In my search to find healthy ways to satisfy cravings for sweets I've landed on dried cranberries -- and I absolutely love them! But how do they stack up to the fresh version? This article explains the differences in deep detail, but here's a simple breakdown of the differences between fresh and dried fruit:

Fresh:
Pros -- More filling, less calories per volume, more satisfying over-all.
Cons -- Less nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants per serving, shorter shelf-life.

Dried:
Pros -- Higher concentrations of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants per serving, long shelf-life, tastes sweeter.
Cons -- Higher calories per volume, higher sugar content, less filling, less satisfying over-all.

It pretty much balances out since they both have pros and cons. So as long as you understand what you're dealing with (i.e. the higher calories in dried fruits) it's really just up to your own personal preference. I know what my favorite is, what's yours?