Greek-style yogurts
Zoi Greek Yogurt Plain
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 77
Zoi Greek Yogurt Plain scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Milk protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 5.3 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.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Skotidakis · 480 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Greek Yogurt Plain 365 · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Anything But Plain Greek Yogurt Danone Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt Plain Organic Nancy's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Plain
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5.3 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
100 − 23 = 77
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 101 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 34 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK
- CREAM
- NONFAT MILK
- MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- VITAMIN D3 AND LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES (S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDO. LACTIS, L. RHAMNOSUS, L. CASEI)
Label text, as published
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, CREAM, NONFAT MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3 AND LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES (S. THERMOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDO. LACTIS, L. RHAMNOSUS, L. CASEI).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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
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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