Kefir 1 %
Lifeway Organic Kefir cultured lowfat milk
240 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 82
Lifeway Organic Kefir cultured lowfat milk scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 4 points Energy 110 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. 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
Organic Kefir cultured lowfat milk
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 ml minus 1 points
- Energy 110 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 cup (240 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Organic Lowfat Milk
- Organic Nonfat Milk
- Pectin
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D3
- Live and Active Cultures
- Milk and Dairy (Organic Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Organic Lowfat Milk)
- Cultures
- Live and Active Cultures
- Pectin
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Pasteurized Organic Lowfat Milk, Organic Nonfat Milk, Pectin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Live and Active Cultures ; Milk and Dairy ( Organic Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Organic Lowfat Milk) ; Cultures ; Live and Active Cultures ; Pectin ; Vitamin A Palmitate ; Vitamin D3
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
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