Yogurts
Noosa Honey Noosa Finest Yoghurt
8 oz/227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 35
Noosa Honey Noosa Finest Yoghurt scores 35 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Nonfat Honey Sunnyside Farms · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Mountain High Original Plain Whole Milk Yoghurt Mountain High · 64 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 78 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Total 2% Milkfat Fage · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 65 points higher -
Plain Whole Milk Probiotic Yogurt Stonyfield Organic · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 82 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Plain Yogurt FAGE BestSelf Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 65 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Honey Noosa Finest Yoghurt
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Honey minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 6.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 65 = 35
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 119 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.3 g |
| Sugars | 12.3 g |
| Added sugars | 6.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 8 onz (227 g)
Ingredients
- GRADE A PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- WILDFLOWER HONEY (high concern)
- KOSHER GELATIN
- PECTIN
- LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES
Label text, as published
GRADE A PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CANE SUGAR, WILDFLOWER HONEY, KOSHER GELATIN, PECTIN, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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