Yogurts
Lifeway KEFIR cultured lowfat milk PEACH
240 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 43
Lifeway KEFIR cultured lowfat milk PEACH scores 43 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 9 points Added sugars 3.3 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. 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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Organic Kefir cultured lowfat milk Lifeway · 240 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 82 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Kefir Cultured Milk Plain 365 Whole Foods Market Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Cultured milk kefir Bandi Foods · 56 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 56 points higher -
Kefir Plain Unsweetened Cultured Lowfat Milk Friendly Farms · 32 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 77 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Original unsweetened kefir cultured whole milk, original Lifeway · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 78 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
KEFIR cultured lowfat milk PEACH
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Added sugars 3.3 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 58 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 57 = 43
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 58 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 240g
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED LOWFAT MILK
- NONFAT MILK
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- PECTIN
- NATURAL PEACH FLAVOR
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR)
- VITAMIN A PALMITATE
- VITAMIN D3
- LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, CANE SUGAR, PECTIN, NATURAL PEACH FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, 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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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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“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