Yogurts
Siggi's Lower Sugar Skyr
5.3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 71
Siggi's Lower Sugar Skyr 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
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Milk protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient 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.
Better yogurt
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Probiotic Skyr NDRR Organic · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Simple Ingredient Skyr Siggi's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Whole Milk Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
simple ingredient skyr PLAIN Siggi's · 5.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Organic Skyr Yogurt Icelandic Style Plain Painterland Sisters · 24 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
Lower Sugar Skyr
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 9.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 67 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (150 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK
- PASTEURIZED CREAM
- MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- NATIVE CORN STARCH
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- FRUIT PECTIN
- FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES (COLOR)
- STEVIA REB M
- SEA SALT
- LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NATIVE CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, FRUIT PECTIN, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES (COLOR), STEVIA REB M, SEA SALT, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES
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