Whole milk yogurts
Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt Plain
5.3 oz (150 g)
Score
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt Plain scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Capped at 79: High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Plain
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
100 − 2.5 = 97.5 → 98 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK (SKIM MILK, CREAM) LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES (bifidobacterium lactis, lactobacillus acidophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Paracasei, streptococcus thermophilus)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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).”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov