Fruit yogurts
Ratio Blueberry Flavored Greek Yogurt
1 container 5.3 oz (150 g).
Score
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 51
Ratio Blueberry Flavored Greek Yogurt scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- minus 7.5 points 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.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) No non-nutritive sweeteners · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb No non-nutritive sweeteners · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 oz No non-nutritive sweeteners · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Organic Plain Grassfed Greek Yogurt Stonyfield Organic · 24 oz No non-nutritive sweeteners · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 16 oz No non-nutritive sweeteners · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 49 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Blueberry Flavored Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Carrageenan minus 7.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 170 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 25 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 49.5 = 50.5 → 51
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 170 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured Pasteurized Ultra- Filtered Nonfat Milk
- Cultured Pasteurized Milk
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Nonfat Milk
- Sunflower Oil
- Erythritol (moderate concern)
- Natural Flavor
- Black Carrot Juice and Blueberry Juice (for Color)
- Sucralose (moderate concern)
- Carrageenan (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
Cultured Pasteurized Ultra- Filtered Nonfat Milk, Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Whey Protein Concentrate, Nonfat Milk, Contains 2% or Less of: Sunflower Oil, Erythritol, Natural Flavor, Black Carrot Juice and Blueberry Juice (for Color), Sucralose, Carrageenan.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More fruit yogurts on GoodSwap
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Strawberry Kiwi Chobani · 6.7 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 72 out of 100 Good -
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Strawberry Nonfat Greek Yogurt Friendly Farms · 170 g Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 52 out of 100 Okay -
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More from Ratio
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“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
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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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“We found direct associations between the risk of type 2 diabetes and exposures to various food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods, in a large prospective cohort of French adults.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of carrageenan (E 407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed (E 407a) as food additives
“However, the Panel noted uncertainties as regards the chemistry, the exposure assessment and biological and toxicological data.”
doi.org
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
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