Yogurt drinks
Oikos Fusion Muscle + Digestive Health Support
7 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 66
Oikos Fusion Muscle + Digestive Health Support scores 66 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 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Whey protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 2 lb (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Lowfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Simple Truth Organic Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
A2/A2 Organic 100% Grass-Fed Plain Yogurt Whole Milk Extra Cream Top Alexandre Family Farm Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Greek Plain Great Value · 907 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Muscle + Digestive Health Support
Ingredients
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 63 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
- Protein 11.1 g / 100 ml plus 2 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 63 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 11.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 207 g
Ingredients
- WATER
- CULTURED NON-FAT MILK
- WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- INULIN
- LEUCINE PEPTIDES
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- LACTASE
- PECTIN
- FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR)
- SEA SALT
- STEVIA EXTRACT
- CALCIUM CITRATE
- VITAMIN A ACETATE
- SODIUM CITRATE
- VITAMIN D
- NIACIN (VITAMIN B)
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- YOGURT CULTURES (STREPTOMYCES THERMOPHILUS & LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS)
Label text, as published
WATER, CULTURED NON-FAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, INULIN, LEUCINE PEPTIDES, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTASE, PECTIN, FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR), SEA SALT, STEVIA EXTRACT, CALCIUM CITRATE, VITAMIN A ACETATE, SODIUM CITRATE, VITAMIN D, NIACIN (VITAMIN B), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, YOGURT CULTURES (STREPTOMYCES THERMOPHILUS & LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“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
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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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“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