Yogurts
Mountain High Original Whole Milk Plain
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Mountain High Original Whole Milk Plain scores 78 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 Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original Whole Milk Plain
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.2 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 81 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (161 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Cultured Grade A Milk, Fruit Pectin, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3. Contains Live and Active Cultures (S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, B. bifidus, and L. casei).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mountain High
Sources
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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