Greek-style yogurts
Chobani Protein Vanilla
296
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 71
Chobani Protein Vanilla scores 71 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
- plus 4 points Protein 19 g / 100 ml: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
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 non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Plain Grassfed Greek Yogurt Stonyfield Organic · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 5.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chobani Protein Vanilla
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 156 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
- Protein 19 g / 100 ml plus 4 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 156 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (296 ml)
Ingredients
- cultured lowfat milk
- water
- chicory natural flavors
- monk fruit extract
- stevia leaf extract reb m)
- fruit pectin
- locust bean gum
- lemon juice concentrate
- ingredient not found in regular yogurt
Label text, as published
cultured lowfat milk, water, chicory natural flavors, monk fruit extract, stevia leaf extract reb m), fruit pectin, locust bean gum, 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