Tzatzikis
Hannah Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 55
Hannah Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Saturated fat 31.9 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 4.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 31.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 4.2 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 12.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 51 g |
| Saturated fat | 31.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Salt | 4.2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic Yogurt (pasteurized Organic Milk, Organic Non-fat Dry Milk, Live Active Cultures (l. Acidphilus, S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, Bifidus), Organic Cultured Sour Cream (organic Cultured Cream, Organic Nonfat Milk, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Guar Gum, Organic Locust Bean Gum), Organic Cucumbers, Organic Vinegar, Organic Garlic, Organic Dill, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Cultured Dextrose, Xanthan Gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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