Yogurts
Chobani Greek Yogurt Protein Drink Strawberries and Cream
80 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 66
Chobani Greek Yogurt Protein Drink Strawberries and Cream 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Protein Drink Strawberries and Cream
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Added sugars | 0 g |
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Serving: 296
Ingredients
- Lowfat greek yogurt (cultured skim milk and cream)
- water
- fruit blend (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
- vanilla extract
- natural flavors
- chicory root fiber
- lactase
- fruit pectin
- fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color)
- stevia extract
- locust bean gum
- monk fruit extract
- lemon juice concentrate
Label text, as published
Lowfat greek yogurt (cultured skim milk and cream), water, fruit blend (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries), vanilla extract, natural flavors, chicory root fiber, lactase, fruit pectin, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate (for color), stevia extract, locust bean gum, monk fruit extract, lemon juice concentrate.
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