Greek-style yogurts
Ellenos Vanilla Bean
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 57
Ellenos Vanilla Bean scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) 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 3 points Added sugars 7.3 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Vanilla Plant Based Yogurt Lavva · 5.3 oz/150 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 93 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain 365 Whole Foods Market · 32 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Bean
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Honey minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 7.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Energy 180 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 180 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- Yogurt (Grade A Pasteurized Milk, Live and Active Cultures, Cane Sugar, Honey)
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Ground Vanilla Beans
Label text, as published
Ingredients: Yogurt ( Grade A Pasteurized Milk, Live and Active Cultures [S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei], Cane Sugar, Honey), Pure Vanilla Extract, Ground Vanilla Beans.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- 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