Greek-style yogurts
The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt Plain Traditional
24 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 77
The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt Plain Traditional scores 77 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 3.5 points Saturated fat 9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class 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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Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Plain Grassfed Greek Yogurt Stonyfield Organic · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Plain Traditional
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 9 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 220 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 220 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Sugars | 15 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 cup (227 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, CREAM, PECTIN.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More Greek-style yogurts on GoodSwap
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Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
organic GREEK YOGURT plain Kirkland Signature · 1.36 kg (48 oz) Certified organic Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Plain Yogurt FAGE BestSelf Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Greek Plain Nonfat Stonyfield Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Greek Yogurt Vanilla Chobani Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 52 out of 100 Okay
More from The Greek Gods
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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“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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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