Skyrs
Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr
125 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 58
Icelandic Provisions Extra Creamy Skyr scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class 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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Thick & Creamy Low Fat Plain Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
simple ingredient skyr PLAIN Siggi's · 5.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Organic Skyr Yogurt Icelandic Style Plain Painterland Sisters · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Whole Milk Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Extra Creamy Skyr
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Protein 8.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 128 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.2 g |
| Added sugars | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (125 g)
Ingredients
- Whole Milk Skyr (Pasteurized Milk, Live & Active Cultures)
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Fruits (Citrus Pup non Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pectin, Lemon Extract, Carob Bean Gum. Made the USA with domestic and imported ingredients. No rBST. According to the FDA, no significant ence has been found between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows)
Label text, as published
Whole Milk Skyr (Pasteurized Milk, Live & Active Cultures), Cane Sugar, Fruits (Citrus Pup non Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pectin, Lemon Extract, Carob Bean Gum. Contains Milk. Made the USA with domestic and imported ingredients. No rBST. According to the FDA, no significant ence has been found between milk from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Icelandic Provisions
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