Yogurts
So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative, Unsweetened
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 71
So Delicious Dairy Free Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative, Unsweetened scores 71 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 Calcium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. 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 Yogurt Plain Unsweetened Maple Hill · 16 oz/453 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Lowfat Yogurt, Unsweetened Johanna Foods Inc. · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
ALMONDMILK NON-DAIRY YOGURT ALTERNATIVE Plain Nature's Promise · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Plain Unsweetened Yogurt Ellenos · 16 oz/453 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Plain Yogurt Trader Joe's · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium phosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative, Unsweetened
Ingredients
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 70 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 CONTAINER (150 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Coconutmilk (filtered Water, Organic Coconut Cream) (not recognized)
- Rice Starch
- Calcium Phosphate
- Pectin
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Locust Bean Gum
- Live Cultures
- Vitamin D2
- Vitamin B12
Label text, as published
Organic Coconutmilk (filtered Water, Organic Coconut Cream), Rice Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Calcium Phosphate, Pectin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Live Cultures, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
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