Greek-style yogurts
Chobani Greek Yogurt
4 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 55
Chobani Greek Yogurt scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) 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 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 Bettergoods Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Plain Friendly Farms · 32 oz (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Greek Whole Milk Plain Yogurt Greenwise · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Greek Plain Grade A Whole Milk Yogurt Simply Nature Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain Unsweetened Maple Hill · 16 oz/453 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 45 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
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean 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
- Protein 8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g |
| Sugars | 10.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 113g
Ingredients
- Cultured nonfat milk
- cane sugar (high concern)
- water
- blueberry puree
- fruit pectin
- fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color)
- natural flavors
- guar gum
- locust bean gum
- lemon juice concentrate
Label text, as published
Cultured nonfat milk, cane sugar, water, blueberry puree, fruit pectin, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color), natural flavors, guar gum, locust bean gum, lemon juice concentrate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More Greek-style yogurts on GoodSwap
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Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
organic GREEK YOGURT plain Kirkland Signature · 1.36 kg (48 oz) Certified organic Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Non-Fat Greek Yogurt Fruit on the Bottom Chobani Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Chobani Coffee yogurt · 150 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains caffeine Score 31 out of 100 Poor
More from Chobani
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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“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