Kefir
Trader Joe's Goat Milk Kefir
Score
Why it scores 85
Trader Joe's Goat Milk Kefir scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 4 points Energy 63 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.1 g / 100 ml: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Goat Milk Kefir
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 2.1 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 63 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 15 = 85
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 63 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED GOAT'S MILK
- TAPIOCA STARCH
- LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES 240mL) (STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS, 40 BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, L. CASEI, L.RHAMNOSUS, L. LACTIS, Value* L. BULGARICUS)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED GOAT'S MILK, TAPIOCA STARCH, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES 240mL) (STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS, 40 BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, L. CASEI, L.RHAMNOSUS, L. LACTIS, Value* L. BULGARICUS). 10%
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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