Why it scores 78
Brown Cow Whole Milk Yogurt 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 3.5 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.
Better yogurt
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Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
A2A2 Probiotic Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Trimona · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Skotidakis · 480 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt Plain Organic Nancy's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Whole Milk Yogurt
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (227 g)
Ingredients
- Our Recipe: Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk
- Pectin.5 Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- L. Acidophilus
- Bifidus and L. Paracasei
- Milk and Dairy ( Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk)
- Cultures
- Live Active Cultures
- Pectin
- S. Thermophilus
Label text, as published
Our Recipe: Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk, Pectin.5 Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus and L. Paracasei ; Milk and Dairy ( Cultured Pasteurized Whole Milk) ; Cultures ; Live Active Cultures ; Pectin ; S. Thermophilus
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Brown Cow
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