Strawberry yogurts
Stonyfield Organic Kids Strawberry Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt Cup
4 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 59
Stonyfield Organic Kids Strawberry Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt Cup scores 59 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
-
Organic Plain Lowfat Yogurt Nancy's · 226 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
100% Grass-Fed A2/Organic Lowfat Yogurt Alexandre Family Farm Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Reduced Fat Yogurt Green Mountain Creamery Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
A2 Organic Whole Milk Yogurt Bellowther Farms Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Kids Strawberry Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt Cup
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 41 = 59
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 113g
Ingredients
- Our Strawberry Vanilla Recipe: Cultured Pasteurized Organic Low Fat Milk
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Strawberry Juice Concentrate
- Natural Flavor
- Organic Beet Juice Concentrate ( Color)
- Pectin
- Organic Natural Vanilla Flavor
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Our Strawberry Vanilla Recipe: Cultured Pasteurized Organic Low Fat Milk, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Strawberry Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Organic Beet Juice Concentrate ( Color), Pectin, Organic Natural Vanilla Flavor, Vitamin D3
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
-
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
-
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
-
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
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
-
7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
-
“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