Yogurts
Chobani Cherry Vanilla Protein Drink
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 66
Chobani Cherry Vanilla Protein Drink scores 66 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 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), 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.
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The Receipt
Cherry Vanilla Protein Drink
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
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 57 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 bottle (296 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured lowfat milk
- cherry puree
- chicory root fiber
- vanilla extract
- water
- natural flavors
- fruit and vegetable juice (for color)
- fruit pectin
- stevia leaf extract (reb m)
- fruit extract
- locust bean gum
- lemon juice concentrate
- lactase
Label text, as published
Cultured lowfat milk, cherry puree, chicory root fiber, vanilla extract, water, natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juice (for color), fruit pectin, stevia leaf extract (reb m), fruit extract, locust bean gum, lemon juice concentrate, lactase
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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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