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Activia Non Fat Yogurt
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Activia Non Fat Yogurt

48 oz

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 51

Activia Non Fat Yogurt scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  2. 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), firming agent, flavoring, modified starch, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
  3. Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Non Fat Yogurt

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Ingredients

  • Sucralose
    Strong In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. [1][2][3][4][5]
  • Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K)
    Strong In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. [6][7][4][5]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [9][8]
  • Pectin
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
  • Carmine
    Regulatory US labels must declare cochineal extract or carmine by name (21 CFR 73.100); some people are allergic. [10]
  • Calcium lactate
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
subtotal−23.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [8]
  • 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), firming agent, flavoring, modified starch, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [8]
subtotal−26
TOTAL 51Okay

100 − 49.5 = 50.5 → 51

GTIN 00036632027641 · 2026-08-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy44 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8 g
Sugars4.4 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.9 g
Protein3.5 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 1 serving (113 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

STRAWBERRY BANANA INGREDIENTS: CULTURED NON FAT MILK, STRAWBERRIES, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LESS THAN 1% INULIN, BANANA PUREE, NATURAL FLAVORS, PECTIN, CARMINE (FOR COLOR), SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM LACTATE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, XANTHAN GUM, MALIC ACID, LIVE CULTURES L. BULGARICUS (2), L. LACTIS, S. THERMOPHILUS, LIVE AND ACTIVE PROBIOTIC B. LACTIS DN 173-010/CNCM 1-2494. PEACH INGREDIENTS: CULTURED NON FAT MILK, WATER,PEACHES,MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LESS THAN 1% INULIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, PECTIN, ANNATTO EXTRACT & VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR), SUCRALOSE, CALCIUM LACTATE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, XANTHAN GUM, MALIC ACID, LIVE CULTURES L. BULGARICUS (2), L. LACTIS, S. THERMOPHILUS, LIVE AND ACTIVE PROBIOTIC B. LACTIS DN 173-010/CNCM 1-2494.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance

    Cell · September 2022 · Peer-reviewed

    “As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”

    doi.org

  2. Toxicological and pharmacokinetic properties of sucralose-6-acetate and its parent sucralose: in vitro screening assays

    Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B · Aug 18, 2023 · Peer-reviewed

    “Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”

    doi.org

  3. EFSA finds sucralose safe when used as currently authorised; cannot confirm safety of extending its use

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 17, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”

    who.int

  5. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  6. Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study

    PLOS Medicine · Mar 24, 2022 · Peer-reviewed

    “In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”

    doi.org

  7. Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)

    European Food Safety Authority · Apr 30, 2025 · Agency assessment

    “The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  8. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  10. 21 CFR 73.100 Cochineal extract; carmine

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 29, 2016 · Law

    “shall specifically declare the presence of the color additive by listing its respective common or usual name, “cochineal extract” or “carmine,””

    ecfr.gov