Greek-style yogurts
Zoi Traditional Style Zoi Greek Yogurt Vanilla
227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 51
Zoi Traditional Style Zoi Greek Yogurt Vanilla scores 51 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 7.1 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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Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt Plain Organic Nancy's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Nonfat Stonyfield Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Skotidakis · 480 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Traditional Style Zoi Greek Yogurt Vanilla
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate 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 7.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 2.1 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 49 = 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 94 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 g |
| Sugars | 10.6 g |
| Added sugars | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- CREAM
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- CITRIC ACID
- CULTURE
- VITAMIN D3
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, CANE SUGAR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, CULTURE, VITAMIN D3.
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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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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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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“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