Low-fat yogurts
Chobani Greek Strained Yogurt with Vanilla flavour
190 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 69
Chobani Greek Strained Yogurt with Vanilla flavour scores 69 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 20 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Strained Greek Yogurt Vitamin D Whole Milk Plain Lucerne Dairy Farms · 902 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Strained Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Lucerne Dairy Farms · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Strained Yogurt with Vanilla flavour
Ingredients
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31 = 69
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 container (190 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured lowfat milk
- water
- vanilla extract
- chicory root fiber
- natural flavors
- lactase
- fruit pectin
- sea salt
- stevia extract
- guar gum
- lemon juice concentrate
- locust bean gum
Label text, as published
Cultured lowfat milk, water, less than 2% of: vanilla extract, chicory root fiber, natural flavors, lactase**, fruit pectin, sea salt, stevia extract, guar gum, lemon juice concentrate, locust bean gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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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