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Ahold Greek reduced fat yogurt
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Ahold Greek reduced fat yogurt

32 oz/2 lb/907 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 77

Ahold Greek reduced fat yogurt scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
  3. Locust bean gum: 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.

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The Receipt

Greek reduced fat yogurt

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [4][5]
  • Locust bean gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
subtotal−25

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [6]
  • Protein 8.2 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal+1.5
TOTAL 77Good

100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00688267579516 · 2023-03-16

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy82 kcal
Fat2.1 g
Saturated fat1.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8.2 g
Sugars5.9 g
Added sugars2.9 g
Fiber0.6 g
Protein8.2 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 3/4 cup (170 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CREAM, SUGAR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVORS, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CITRIC ACID. LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES (S. THERMOPHILUS, L BULGARICUS, L ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS AND L. CASEI).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  5. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int