Yogurts
Lyrical Foods Inc Plain Almond Milk Yogurt
5.3 oz/150 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 56
Lyrical Foods Inc Plain Almond Milk Yogurt scores 56 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 Locust bean gum: 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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The Receipt
Plain Almond Milk Yogurt
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Agar minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 44.5 = 55.5 → 56
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 93 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 5.3 ONZ (150 g)
Ingredients
- ALMOND MILK (WATER, ALMONDS)
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- LOCUST BEAN GUM
- XANTHAN GUM
- AGAR
- LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES
Label text, as published
ALMOND MILK (WATER, ALMONDS), CANE SUGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, AGAR, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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