Trader Joe's Organic Whole Milk Yogurt
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Whole milk yogurts

Trader Joe's Organic Whole Milk Yogurt

32 oz

Score

Good 78 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed

Why it scores 78

Trader Joe's Organic Whole Milk Yogurt scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Organic Whole Milk Yogurt

START100

Ingredients

  • Pectin minus 2.5 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.6 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
subtotal−1.5

TOTAL 78Good

100 − 22 = 78


GTIN 00001318000072 · 2026-02-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy71 kcal
Fat4.1 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates5.3 g
Sugars4.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein3.5 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 portion (170 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

cultured pasteurized organic milk, pectin, vitamin D3, live and active cultures

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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