Greek-style yogurts
Oikos Pro Mixed Berry
5.3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 79
Oikos Pro Mixed Berry scores 79 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 Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Potassium sorbate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI of 11 mg/kg body weight (as sorbic acid); generally recognized as safe in the US. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Plain Unsweetened Maple Hill · 16 oz/453 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Total 0% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Nonfat Stonyfield Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
simple ingredient skyr PLAIN Siggi's · 5.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oikos Pro Mixed Berry
Ingredients
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 21 = 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 87 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 cup (150 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED GRADE A ULTRA-FILTERED NON FAT MILK
- WATER
- WHEY PROTEN LETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR)
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- STEVIA LEAF CONCENTRATE NATURAL FLAVORS
- CREAM
- TAPIOCA STARCE D FEM POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
- VITAMIN D3
- YOGURT CULTURES STHERMOPHILUS&L BULGARICUS
Label text, as published
CULTURED GRADE A ULTRA-FILTERED NON FAT MILK, WATER, WHEY PROTEN LETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, STEVIA LEAF CONCENTRATE NATURAL FLAVORS, CREAM; CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF TAPIOCA STARCE D FEM POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), VITAMIN D3, YOGURT CULTURES STHERMOPHILUS&L BULGARICUS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
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