Yogurts
Lifeway Original unsweetened kefir cultured whole milk, original
32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Lifeway Original unsweetened kefir cultured whole milk, original scores 78 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 Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 2.1 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 kefir and yogurt drinks
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Kefir Cultured Milk Plain 365 Whole Foods Market Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Cultured milk kefir Bandi Foods · 56 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 99 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic lactose free whole milk kefir plain Green Valley Creamery · 32 fl oz/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Organic plain aussie kefir cultured low fat milk Wallaby Organic · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Whole Milk Kefir Fresh Made · 32 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original unsweetened kefir cultured whole milk, original
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.1 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 62 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED MILK, PECTIN, VITAMIN D3, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Lifeway
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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“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