Greek-style yogurts
Cabot Creamery Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt Plain
2 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 79
Cabot Creamery Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt Plain 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 Milk protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- 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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Organic Greek Plain Reduced Fat Yogurt Green Mountain Creamery Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Greek Fat-Free Plain Yogurt Greenwise · 680 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Plain Sprouts Farmers Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Greek Non-Fat Yogurt Plain Meijer · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Plain Sprouts Farmers Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed 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
Reduced Fat Greek Yogurt Plain
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 9.4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 76 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 9.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurtzed milk
- skim mil (not recognized)
- milk protein concentrate
- whey protein
- Goncentrate (not recognized)
- live active yogust (not recognized)
- Gultures (Acidophilus, Bifidus, L bulgaricus and s. thermophilus) (not recognized)
- Vitamin A palmitate
- Vitamin D3
Label text, as published
Pasteurtzed milk, skim mil, milk protein concentrate, whey protein Goncentrate, live active yogust Gultures (Acidophilus, Bifidus, L bulgaricus and s. thermophilus), Vitamin A palmitate, Vitamin D3. CONTAINS MILK
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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