Chobani Protein Vanilla
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Greek-style yogurts

Chobani Protein Vanilla

296

Score

Good 71 out of 100 High confidence
  • 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:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. plus 4 points Protein 19 g / 100 ml: A good source of protein. Info
  3. 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.

The Receipt

Chobani Protein Vanilla

START100

Ingredients

  • Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
  • Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [3][4]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [3][4]
  • Pectin minus 1.5 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
  • Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [2]
subtotal−10.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [2]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Energy 156 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 19 g / 100 ml plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal+2

TOTAL 71Good

100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71


GTIN 00818290017741 · 2026-10-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy156 kcal
Fat0.8 g
Saturated fat0.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.3 g
Sugars3.7 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein19 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 1 serving (296 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
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

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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