Greek-style yogurts
Trader Joe's Greek Nonfat Yogurt Blueberry
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 53
Trader Joe's Greek Nonfat Yogurt Blueberry scores 53 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Added sugars 7.3 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Nonfat Stonyfield Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Probiotic Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Nancy's · 170 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 2 lb (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Simple Truth Organic Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Blueberry
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 7.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 47.5 = 52.5 → 53
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 87 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 150g
Ingredients
- GRADE A PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK
- BLUEBERRY FRUIT BASE (CANE SUGAR, BLUEBERRIES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR)
- LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES: S. THERMOPHILUS
- L. BULGARICUS
- L. ACIDOPHILUS
- BIFIDUS
- L. CASEI
Label text, as published
GRADE A PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, BLUEBERRY FRUIT BASE (CANE SUGAR, BLUEBERRIES, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR), LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES: S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, L. CASEI,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More Greek-style yogurts on GoodSwap
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organic GREEK YOGURT plain Kirkland Signature · 1.36 kg (48 oz) Certified organic Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Super Zero Blended Nonfat Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry Friendly Farms Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 53 out of 100 Okay -
Fage Total blended vanilla 0% milk fat Fage Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
Greek Yogurt Blueberry on the Bottom Chobani · 21.2 oz/601 g Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 52 out of 100 Okay
More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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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
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“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