Greek-style yogurts
Fage Total 2%
5.3 oz (150 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 61
Fage Total 2% scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Total Φage · 1 kg Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Plain Yogurt FAGE BestSelf Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Plain Yogurt Dannon · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
A2A2 Probiotic Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Trimona · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Plain Organic Greek Yogurt Straus Family Creamery · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Total 2%
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 39 = 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (150 g)
Ingredients
- Strained Yogurt: Grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk and Cream
- Live Active Cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei)
- Cherry Fruit Preparation: Black Cherries
- Water
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Corn Starch
- Natural Flavors
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
Label text, as published
Strained Yogurt: Grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk and Cream, Live Active Cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei). Cherry Fruit Preparation: Black Cherries, Water, Cane Sugar, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Natural Flavors, Lemon Juice Concentrate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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Organic Greek Plain Reduced Fat Yogurt Green Mountain Creamery Certified organic Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Fage Total 0% Fage Usa Dairy Industry Inc. Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Fage
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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