Kite Hill Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt
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Kite Hill Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt

16 oz

Score

Excellent 81 out of 100 High confidence
  • 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:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. plus 4 points Protein 17 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. 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.

The Receipt

Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt

START100

Ingredients

  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • 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. [2][1]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
  • 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: flavoring and industrial protein. [1]
subtotal−19.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Fiber 3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
  • Protein 17 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal+5

TOTAL 81Excellent

100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81


GTIN 00850017819337 · 2026-07-24

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy140 kcal
Fat6 g
Saturated fat0.5 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates4 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3 g
Protein17 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 0.666 cups (170 g)

Ingredients

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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  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