Yogurts
Kite Hill Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 81
Kite Hill Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 17 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 2.5 points Soy protein isolate / concentrate: 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt
Ingredients
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 17 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 0.666 cups (170 g)
Ingredients
- Almond Milk (Water, Almonds)
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Tapioca Starch
- Natural Flavors
- Vanilla Beans
- Live Active Cultures
- Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- L. Acidophilus
- Bifidobacteria
- L. Plantarum
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Almond Milk ( Water, Almonds), Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavors, Vanilla Beans, Live Active Cultures., Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidobacteria, L. Plantarum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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