Greek-style yogurts
Member's Mark Greek Yogurt
48 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 26
Member's Mark Greek Yogurt scores 26 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Plain Great Value · 907 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 74 points higher -
organic GREEK YOGURT plain Kirkland Signature · 1.36 kg (48 oz) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 74 points higher -
Blended Greek Yogurt Oikos Triple Zero · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 74 points higher -
Strained Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Lucerne Dairy Farms · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 74 points higher -
Oikos Triple Zero Blended Greek Yogurt Vanilla Oikos · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 82 out of 100 , 56 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Honey minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 8.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 74 = 26
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 59 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Sugars | 13.5 g |
| Added sugars | 8.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (170 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK
- SUGAR (high concern)
- CREAM
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- HONEY (high concern)
- PECTIN
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- VANILLA EXTRACT
Label text, as published
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, SUGAR, CREAM, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VANILLA EXTRACT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
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Black Raspberry Chip Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars Yasso · 4 × 3.5 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsSeed-oil free Score 15 out of 100 Bad -
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Mango Trader Joe's Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 36 out of 100 Poor
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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