Yogurts
Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry on the Bottom
5.3 oz (150 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 50
Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry on the Bottom scores 50 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 5 points Added sugars 10 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
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Organic Plain Grassfed Greek Yogurt Stonyfield Organic · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Plain Organic Greek Yogurt Straus Family Creamery · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Mixed Berry on the Bottom
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
- Added sugars 10 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 50.5 = 49.5 → 50
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured Lowfat Milk
- Water
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Fruit Puree Blend (Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry)
- Fruit Pectin
- Natural Flavors
- Guar Gum
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate ( For Color)
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Locust Bean Gum
- Vanilla Extract.6 Live and Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- L (not recognized)
- Acidophilus (not recognized)
- Bifidus
- L. Casei
- L. Rhamnosus
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Cultured Lowfat Milk, Water, Cane Sugar, Fruit Puree Blend ( Strawberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry), Fruit Pectin, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate ( For Color), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Locust Bean Gum, Vanilla Extract.6 Live and Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L., Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, and L. Rhamnosus.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Pp 5 polypropylene, Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
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