Yogurts
Simple Truth Organic Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 53
Simple Truth Organic Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt 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 8.5 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
-
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Organic Plain Lowfat Yogurt Nancy's · 226 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Vanilla Plant Based Yogurt Lavva · 5.3 oz/150 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 93 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Lowfat Yogurt, Unsweetened Johanna Foods Inc. · 32 oz 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
Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin 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 8.5 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 | 82 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.667 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- cultured pasteurized organic skim milk and milk
- organic sugar (high concern)
- organic pectin
- organic vanilla extract
- natural flavor
- vitamin A palmitate
- vitamin D3
- active cultures with acidophilus and B. bifidum
Label text, as published
cultured pasteurized organic skim milk and milk, organic sugar, organic pectin, organic vanilla extract, natural flavor, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D3, active cultures with acidophilus and B. bifidum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More yogurts on GoodSwap
-
Blended Vanilla Too Good & Co. · 32 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 73 out of 100 Good -
Simple Ingredient Skyr Siggi's · 24 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Plain Yogurt Dannon · 32 oz No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Whole Milk French Style Yogurt peach Oui by Yoplait · 5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 48 out of 100 Okay -
Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt Kite Hill · 16 oz Ultra-processed Score 81 out of 100 Excellent -
Probiotic Dailies Blueberry Activia · 93 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 49 out of 100 Okay
More from Simple Truth Organic
-
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips Simple Truth Organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Creamy Peanut Butter Spread Simple Truth Organic · 40 oz 1.13 kg Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Oats, Honey & Blueberry Granola Simple Truth Organic Score 21 out of 100 Poor -
100% Whole Grain Brown Rice Simple Truth Organic · 8.8 oz/250 g Score 97 out of 100 Excellent
Sources
-
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
-
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
-
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
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
-
“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