Greek-style yogurts
Chobani Lowfat Greek Yogurt Vanilla
907 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 68
Chobani Lowfat Greek Yogurt Vanilla scores 68 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
- minus 2.5 points Inulin (chicory root fiber): 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 Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Lowfat Plain Greek Yogurt Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Plain Aussie Greek Lowfat Yogurt Wallaby Organic · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Plain Friendly Farms · 32 oz (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Reduced Fat Yogurt Green Mountain Creamery Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 32 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Lowfat Greek Yogurt Vanilla
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
- Protein 10.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 74 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (190 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured lowfat milk
- water
- vanilla extract
- chicory root fiber
- natural flavors
- fruit pectin
- sea salt
- stevia extract
- guar gum
- lemon juice concentrate
- locust bean gum
- lactase
Label text, as published
Cultured lowfat milk, water, vanilla extract, chicory root fiber, natural flavors, fruit pectin, sea salt, stevia extract, guar gum, lemon juice concentrate, locust bean gum, lactase
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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“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