Plain yogurts
Ellenos Plain Unsweetened Yogurt
6 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 84
Ellenos Plain Unsweetened Yogurt scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 17 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 2.5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Plain Unsweetened Yogurt
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Protein 17 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 112 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (170 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Yogurt ( Grade A Pasteurized Milk, Live and Active Cultures [S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei]).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ellenos
Sources
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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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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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“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