Food
Zoi Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain
227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 73
Zoi Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain scores 73 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 3 points Sugars 5.9 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Maltodextrin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
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 Nonfat Plain
Ingredients
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate 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
- Sugars 5.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 65 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (170 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A NONFAT MALTODEXTRIN
- 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 NONFAT MALTODEXTRIN, 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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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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“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