Yogurts
Activia Probiotic Dailies Blueberry
93 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 49
Activia Probiotic Dailies Blueberry scores 49 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 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring and modified starch. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Probiotic Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Nancy's · 170 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Probiotic Skyr NDRR Organic · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt Plain Organic Nancy's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
classic plain Greek probiotic yogurt Nounos · 5.3 oz/150 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher -
Bulgarian Probiotic Yogurt White Mountain · 32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 51 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Probiotic Dailies Blueberry
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 6.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 1.1 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 51 = 49
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 75 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Sugars | 10.8 g |
| Added sugars | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (93 ml)
Ingredients
- CULTURED GRADE A REDUCED FAT MILK
- WATER
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- INULIN
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
- FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- VITAMIN D3
- LIVE CULTURES (L.BULGARICUS, L. LACTIS, S. THERMOPHILUS, B. LACTIS DN 173-010/CNCM 1-2494)
Label text, as published
CULTURED GRADE A REDUCED FAT MILK, WATER, CANE SUGAR, INULIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE, NATURAL FLAVORS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, VITAMIN D3, LIVE CULTURES (L.BULGARICUS, L. LACTIS, S. THERMOPHILUS, B. LACTIS DN 173-010/CNCM 1-2494)
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