Yogurt drinks
Chobani Strawberries & Cream
10 fl oz (296 mL)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 62
Chobani Strawberries & Cream scores 62 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
Strawberries & Cream
Ingredients
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Pectin 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
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 57 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 38 = 62
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 57 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 6.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 296.0g
Ingredients
- Cultured lowfat milk
- strawberries chicory root fiber
- lactase
- natural flavors
- monk fruit extract
- stevia leaf extract (reb m)
- fruit pectin
- locust bean gum
- vegetable juice concentrate (for color)
- water
- lemon juice concentrate
Label text, as published
Cultured lowfat milk, strawberries chicory root fiber, less than 1.5% of: lactase, natural flavors, monk fruit extract, stevia leaf extract (reb m), fruit pectin, locust bean gum, vegetable juice concentrate (for color), water, lemon juice concentrate. Ingredient not found in regular yogurt.
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